{"title":"The Next Life Chapter: Lessons Learned in the Transition to Retirement.","authors":"Ann Scott Blouin","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001605","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000001605","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This column highlights informal feedback and insights from 15 healthcare executives who recently retired. With large numbers of impending retirements among nurse leaders in the coming years, the author is reporting these \"lessons learned\" to support smooth transitions and preparations in planning for retirement.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"55 8","pages":"431-432"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144976998","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":"Nurse Recognition: Organizational Credential.","authors":"M Maureen Lal","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001604","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000001604","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Magnet Recognition Program® values its long history as a nurse recognition program. However, Magnet® recognition is also an organizational credential that values nursing's critical reliance on a culture that supports all members of the healthcare team. Only through strong interprofessional collaboration and engagement within the healthcare team will patients receive an optimal level of care.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"55 8","pages":"429-430"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144976956","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}
Hyunmin Yu, Daniela Golinelli, Matthew D McHugh, J Margo Brooks Carthon, Linda H Aiken
{"title":"The Influence of Pathway to Excellence® Designation on Patient Satisfaction.","authors":"Hyunmin Yu, Daniela Golinelli, Matthew D McHugh, J Margo Brooks Carthon, Linda H Aiken","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001610","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000001610","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study investigated the association of Pathway to Excellence® (Pathway) status with patient satisfaction.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>The Pathway program recognizes hospitals committed to fostering optimal practice environments, yet research on its impact on patient satisfaction is limited.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This cross-sectional study linked 3 datasets: the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems, the American Nurses Credentialing Center® Pathway and Magnet® organizations, and the American Hospital Association Annual Survey. The primary analysis included 2721 non-Magnet hospitals (2588 without Pathway status, 133 with Pathway status). The secondary analysis included 606 hospitals (473 Magnet, 133 Pathway). Outcomes included hospital rating and willingness to recommend the hospital. Propensity score-weighted simple linear regression estimated outcome differences.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Compared with hospitals without Pathway or Magnet status, Pathway hospitals had significantly higher patient ratings and recommendations. No significant differences were found between Pathway and Magnet hospitals for either patient satisfaction outcome.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Pathway designation and thus the journey to achieve this designation may be an effective strategy for improving patient satisfaction.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"55 8","pages":"457-464"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144977001","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}
Hyunmin Yu, Daniela Golinelli, Matthew D McHugh, J Margo Brooks Carthon, Linda H Aiken
{"title":"The Influence of Pathway to Excellence® Designation on Patient Satisfaction.","authors":"Hyunmin Yu, Daniela Golinelli, Matthew D McHugh, J Margo Brooks Carthon, Linda H Aiken","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001610","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001610","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study investigated the association of Pathway to Excellence® (Pathway) status with patient satisfaction.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>The Pathway program recognizes hospitals committed to fostering optimal practice environments, yet research on its impact on patient satisfaction is limited.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This cross-sectional study linked 3 datasets: the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems, the American Nurses Credentialing Center® Pathway and Magnet® organizations, and the American Hospital Association Annual Survey. The primary analysis included 2721 non-Magnet hospitals (2588 without Pathway status, 133 with Pathway status). The secondary analysis included 606 hospitals (473 Magnet, 133 Pathway). Outcomes included hospital rating and willingness to recommend the hospital. Propensity score-weighted simple linear regression estimated outcome differences.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Compared with hospitals without Pathway or Magnet status, Pathway hospitals had significantly higher patient ratings and recommendations. No significant differences were found between Pathway and Magnet hospitals for either patient satisfaction outcome.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Pathway designation and thus the journey to achieve this designation may be an effective strategy for improving patient satisfaction.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-08-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144856845","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":"Peer Review Outcomes Supporting Professional Nursing Excellence and Readiness: A Multisite Study.","authors":"Beverly Procope, Ifeoma Nnaji, Peggy Kalowes","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001608","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001608","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To explore RNs' perceptions of peer-to-peer feedback (PF), their comfort with giving/receiving PF, and its impact on autonomy/patient safety.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>PF promotes professional governance, self-regulation, empowerment, safety, and quality. Robust empirical evidence of effective PF processes is lacking.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A descriptive, correlational study with an online PF survey was used to measure RNs' perceptions of PF, and potential correlates with nursing autonomy, satisfaction, and patient safety/quality.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 983 RNs, 588 (59.8%) reported that PF was a comfortable/positive experience and was viewed as valuable for identifying care issues and fostering growth. A strong correlation to work satisfaction was found among nurses who felt autonomous and engaged in PF concerning care quality.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Study outcomes confirm the predictive value of nurses' perceived comfort in giving/receiving PF to enhance autonomy, quality/safety, and satisfaction. Data support the need for organizational leaders to strengthen the structures and processes to support a robust peer feedback program.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-08-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144856844","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":"Insights Into Action: Lessons From the 2025 AONL Leadership Insight Study.","authors":"David Marshall","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001592","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000001592","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article discusses findings from the 2025 AONL Nursing Leadership Insight Study from the perspective of a practicing nurse executive. It highlights results, including improved emotional health among nurse leaders and shifting priorities in challenges. Actionable insights are presented in areas of workplace violence prevention, psychological safety enhancement, technology adoption, and support for nurse managers. The study's implications for nursing leadership and healthcare organizations are explored.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"55 7","pages":"375-377"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144676317","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":"Nurse Leaders' Well-being and Resilience: Influence of Professional and Demographic Factors.","authors":"Minjin Kim, Rebecca Owens, Sharon Tucker, Stephanie Nolan, Louisette Abikou, Joshua Lambert, Joyce J Fitzpatrick","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001597","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000001597","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To examine the impact of demographic and professional factors on the well-being and resilience of nurse leaders in US acute care settings.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>Well-being and resilience are critical attributes for nurse leaders, directly impacting the quality of patient care and the overall performance of healthcare systems. However, research on factors influencing these traits in acute care is limited.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data were collected from 157 nurse leaders through an online survey assessing demographics, professional characteristics, well-being, and resilience. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Resilience scores varied significantly higher among Black/African American. Age positively correlated with well-being. Females reported higher well-being. Educational attainment and acuity setting were significantly associated with outcomes: associate's/diplomas with higher well-being and high acuity settings with greater resilience.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Demographic and professional factors significantly affect nurse leaders' well-being and resilience. Targeted interventions are needed to support nurse leaders in acute care settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"55 7","pages":"395-401"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144676318","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":"Program Evaluation of a Nurse Executive Fellowship Initiative.","authors":"Michelle Nelson, Todd B Smith, Kim Tharp-Barrie","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001603","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000001603","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The purpose of this program evaluation was to assess the impact that a structured nurse executive fellowship program (NEFP) had on resilience and emotional intelligence (EI).</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>Over the recent decades, the role of the CNO has expanded requiring enhanced skills such as resilience and EI to better address increased interprofessional teamwork and collaboration.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This is a mixed-methods retrospective program evaluation of the NEFP at a large community-based healthcare system in the Midwest. Twelve nursing directors were selected to participate in the program via an application and interview process. The 2-year program consisted of didactic sessions, coaching sessions, immersion experiences, and completion of a process improvement project.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Both resilience and EI were greater after the program (Mdn, 9 and 6, respectively) than before the program (Mdn, 88 and 5.88, respectively). In addition, qualitative feedback from the participants was extremely positive.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>A structured executive development program can increase levels of resilience and EI, both of which positively impact turnover intention by reducing stress and burnout and increasing job satisfaction.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"55 7","pages":"382-387"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144676321","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":"Learning From Quality Improvement Initiatives for In-hospital Newborn Falls Prevention From a Sleeping Mother: A Literature Review.","authors":"Elizabeth Ann Duthie","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001601","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001601","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Newborns experiencing skull fractures and brain bleeds after a fall from a slumbering mother generate a clinical crisis necessitating urgent resolution. Studies spanning 15 years inferred newborn falls from a sleeping mother as preventable, although aggregate data contradict this conclusion. An analysis of the literature identifies impediments to progress and ramifications for quality improvement leaders.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":" ","pages":"419-423"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144651105","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}