{"title":"Evolving Nursing Research Priorities: A Journey of Innovation and Impact.","authors":"Marcela Cámpoli, Tanya Mulvey","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001556","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001556","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Over the years, the American Nurses Enterprise (ANE) has refined their nursing research priorities to address emerging healthcare challenges, strengthen the nursing profession, and advocate for equitable and impactful research. Historically, the ANE Research Advisory Council has focused on 4 pivotal priorities: advancing nursing research capacity, fostering interprofessional collaboration, enhancing data structures and governance, and driving practice-based nursing research. This column focuses on the emerging focus research areas that represent a significant advancement in shaping a resilient, inclusive, and innovative nursing research agenda supporting an environment of Magnet® excellence.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"55 4","pages":"185-186"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143732765","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Julie Marfell, Marsha Woodall, Paul Norrod, Lee Anne Walmsley, Dolores White, Janie Heath
{"title":"Advancing Nurse Suicide Prevention Efforts: Kentucky's Multistakeholder Leadership Approach.","authors":"Julie Marfell, Marsha Woodall, Paul Norrod, Lee Anne Walmsley, Dolores White, Janie Heath","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001563","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001563","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Leadership from the Kentucky Nurses Action Coalition, Kentucky Nurses Association, Kentucky Nursing Deans and Directors, and Kentucky Board of Nursing collaborated to address nurse suicide prevention and advance mental health and well-being efforts for 90 000 Kentucky nurses. This article describes tangible outcomes from multiple stakeholders working together to raise awareness about the nursing mental health crisis, prioritize evidence-based preventive strategies, provide resources, and regulate required suicide prevention training for licensure renewal.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":" ","pages":"212-216"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143651800","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Improving Hospital Throughput With a Hospitalist Discharge Nurse Practitioner.","authors":"Irene Davis, Eskedar Gizaw, Lianna Ansryan","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001567","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001567","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Discharge from acute hospitalization can be complex. Streamlining this process to ensure efficient and safe transitions can help mitigate barriers to discharge. This article describes the implementation of the discharge nurse practitioner (DCNP) role and the integral role of the interprofessional team in this process. The evaluation of the DCNP and the collaborative efforts of the interprofessional team, which included 1370 patients, demonstrated a significant improvement in hospital throughput. Notably, 45% of patients were discharged within 2 hours of the order being written, with 45% of the accuracy of patient discharge, and the length of stay was reduced by 0.5 days. This positive impact on hospital throughput underscores the value and importance of the interprofessional team in the discharge process.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"55 4","pages":"237-243"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143732769","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cynthia Sherraden Bradley, James Thomas, Winnie Yip, Michelle Aebersold
{"title":"In Pursuit of the Practice Ready Nurse: Insights From a National Survey.","authors":"Cynthia Sherraden Bradley, James Thomas, Winnie Yip, Michelle Aebersold","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001565","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001565","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To understand how practice readiness for nursing is currently perceived, a survey was conducted among professional nurses spanning practice and academic settings.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>The concept of practice readiness is ambiguous because of variations in interpretation and expectations between educators, employers, and new nurses. It is challenging to improve the preparation and onboarding of new nurses without this understanding.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A cross-sectional survey was electronically completed by 437 nurses. Survey data were analyzed using thematic analysis. A subanalysis was performed to examine differences by demographics.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The data were categorized into 6 themes: critical thinking and analytical skills, professionalism and ethical practice, technical and clinical proficiency, compassion and patient-centered care, interpersonal skills and collaboration, and adaptability and continuous learning. These findings are a 1st step in understanding how nurses currently describe practice readiness.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":" ","pages":"222-229"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143658169","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Designing the Ideal Office of Advanced Practice: Bridging Workforce Excellence and System Goals.","authors":"April Kapu","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001557","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001557","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The establishment of the Office of Advanced Practice (OAP) at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) has been a pivotal achievement for both the APRN workforce and the institution. More than a decade ago, the need for a centralized infrastructure to support and empower advanced practice providers became evident. While APRNs were demonstrating measurable impacts on patient care, fragmented processes and a lack of systemic support limited their full potential. Recognizing these gaps, VUMC launched the OAP to centralize advanced practice leadership, credentialing, and professional development. The OAP has become a vital resource, enhancing operational efficiency, improving patient outcomes, and aligning workforce strategies with organizational goals. This column examines the framework and measurable impact of a well-designed OAP, demonstrating its value for APRNs and executive leadership teams alike.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"55 4","pages":"187-189"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143732762","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Suzanne Knight, Corinne Lee, Jole' Mowry, Alec Briggs, Mark Erber, Maria L Bobo
{"title":"A Fellowship to Support the Transition of New Nurse Leaders.","authors":"Suzanne Knight, Corinne Lee, Jole' Mowry, Alec Briggs, Mark Erber, Maria L Bobo","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001561","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001561","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Nurse Leader Fellowship, a transition-to-practice program for nurse leaders accredited with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center® Practice Transition Accreditation Program®, has successfully provided support and development to more than 200 nursing directors, managers, and supervisors during their transition to a new role and/or into the organization. The fellowship provides an organization-wide program for nurse leaders to develop core competencies that support their emerging roles through orientation, ongoing development, and networking. Program outcomes demonstrate its value to nurse leaders and to the organization.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"55 4","pages":"206-211"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143732754","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Defining the Nurse Leader's Role in Technology Use: A Blueprint.","authors":"Nanne M Finis, Lori Wightman","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001555","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001555","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In 2024, the American Organization for Nursing Leadership released guiding principles on the nurse leader's role digital transformation. This article discusses the development and implications of these guidelines, highlighting the need for nurse leaders to understand the many facets of technology, including the capabilities of artificial intelligence, so they can help guide these initiatives to improve care and staff experience.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"55 4","pages":"183-184"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143732760","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploring Working Relationships Between Clinical Nurse Specialists and Clinical Nurse Leaders to Better Understand Opportunities for Improvement: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study.","authors":"Jackeline Iseler, Mary Luciani, Bridget Graham","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001551","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001551","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of this descriptive qualitative study was to describe the experiences between clinical nurse specialists (CNS) and clinical nurse leaders (CNLs) at a Midwestern hospital.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>Clinical nurse specialists and CNLs are both nurses with advanced degrees yet differing specialties and responsibilities. Both focus on improving nursing and patient care but face challenges such as role definition and resource constraints.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A sample of 8 CNSs and 9 CNLs from a Midwestern hospital were recruited to participate in focus groups to explore their experiences working together within the same organization.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Six themes were identified from the interviews: 1) organizational factors; 2) role identity and function; 3) communication practices and challenges; 4) value and visibility; 5) challenges and barriers; and 6) strategies and solutions.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>It is important for administrative leadership to have a clear understanding of the scopes and unique significant contributions that the CNS and CNL each bring to healthcare.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"55 3","pages":"E12-E16"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143460427","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Transition Guide: Moving From a Decentralized to a Centralized Professional Development Department.","authors":"Heidi Gilroy, Anna De Joya","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001546","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001546","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>To succeed in the face of recent challenges, healthcare organizations need highly trained, educated, and competent staff. Nursing professional development (NPD) practitioners and departments are a key component to achieving this goal. Little evidence exists on the most efficient and effective way to organize NPD departments in the hospital setting. This article describes 1 hospital's journey through centralization of an NPD department, which resulted in high satisfaction, cost savings, and enhanced quality outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":" ","pages":"140-145"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143416046","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Deborah Schwartzkopf, Kelly Bosak, Nelda Godfrey, Heather Nelson-Brantley, Colleen Paramesh
{"title":"Creating a Standardized Approach to Program Evaluation in a Magnet Recognized Pediatric Hospital System.","authors":"Deborah Schwartzkopf, Kelly Bosak, Nelda Godfrey, Heather Nelson-Brantley, Colleen Paramesh","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001553","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001553","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A standardized process for systematic program evaluation adds value to an organization. Using a goal-based framework, a standardized evaluation template was designed and piloted in the ambulatory setting of a 5-time Magnet®designated, regional, quaternary pediatric hospital system. Executive level decision-makers reported the template met implementation criteria for acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility for use within the organization. Application of the template in a pilot program yielded valuable, cost-effective, unbiased formative and summative information for decision making.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"55 3","pages":"177-181"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143460499","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}