Amany Farag, Carol Watson, Yelena Perkhounkova, Peter Abad, Ansam Bani Younes, Maria Hein
{"title":"Occupational Fatigue and Cognitive Performance Among Front-Line Nurse Leaders: The Interplay of Personal and Work Factors.","authors":"Amany Farag, Carol Watson, Yelena Perkhounkova, Peter Abad, Ansam Bani Younes, Maria Hein","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001751","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001751","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study examined factors associated with front-line nurse leaders (managers and assistant managers) occupational fatigue and its relationship with cognitive performance.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>Front-line nurse leaders face substantial work demands that can contribute to occupational fatigue. This fatigue can impact their cognitive performance. However, limited research has explored those relationships.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional descriptive correlational study was conducted in a Midwestern academic medical center and a large community hospital. Data were collected from 75 front-line leaders using self-report scales measuring fatigue and cognitive performance.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Participants reported high levels of acute, mental, and total fatigue, which were significantly associated with their cognitive performance. Poor sleep quality and long working hours were major contributors to fatigue. Older front-line leaders with tenure in their units reported better intershift recovery and low fatigue levels.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to mitigate fatigue and improve front-line nurse leaders' cognitive performance. Hospitals should prioritize fatigue management strategies for novice leaders.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"56 7","pages":"376-383"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148279630","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":"Dispelling the Myth of Obtaining a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing.","authors":"M Maureen Lal","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001757","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001757","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The 2023 Magnet® Application Manual requirements include a source of evidence that expects organizations to describe an \"action plan for registered nurses' progress toward obtaining a baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing.\" This Perspective aims to dispel ongoing misunderstandings surrounding this requirement.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"56 7","pages":"347-348"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148279700","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":"Incorporating Succession Planning Into an Advanced Practice Workforce Strategy.","authors":"Breanne Fisher, Laura Finn","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001748","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001748","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This column describes the development and outcomes of a 6-month Emerging Leaders Program designed to prepare Advanced Practice Providers for leadership roles. Through targeted education, mentorship, and alignment with succession planning strategies, the program strengthened leadership readiness, increased internal advancement, and reinforced a pipeline of leaders within a pediatric healthcare organization.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"56 7","pages":"E33-E35"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148279725","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":"Substance Use Among Middle-Level Nurse Managers.","authors":"Yitong Wang, Karen J Foli, Zachary Hass, Nicole Adams, Seungyoon Lee","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001752","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001752","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study examined the prevalence of alcohol and drug use among middle-level nurse managers (MLNMs) and explored the associations between individual and workplace characteristics and substance use.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>Substance use (SU) among nurses is a longstanding concern, yet MLNMs who carry substantial clinical and administrative responsibilities remain largely overlooked in the literature.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A national sample of 234 MLNMs completed an online, cross-sectional survey. Binary logistic regression was used to explore the relationships between work-related factors and substance use.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>13.42% of MLNMs screened positive for unhealthy alcohol use, and 75.63% reported some level of drug use. Mid-career to late-career MLNMs had higher odds of drug use. Master's-prepared MLNMs showed lower odds of both drug use and alcohol use problems, and longer registered nurse experience was linked to lower odds of drug use. By specialty, medical-surgical and pediatrics were associated with higher odds of drug use.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>These findings highlight the need for wellness-focused leadership development and structural changes to reduce work-related risks.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":" ","pages":"384-389"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148007250","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 Prescriptive Approach to Conference Attendance.","authors":"Heather Watson","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001747","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001747","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Conferences are critical but often underleveraged vehicles for advancing nursing practice and leadership. Barriers, including staffing constraints, costs, and limited organizational support, dampen access and impact. This article offers a practical, structured approach that positions conference attendance as a strategic investment for both nurses and healthcare organizations. Scientific conferences serve as vital platforms for the exchange of knowledge, ideas, and advancements across disciplines. These gatherings bring together practitioners, researchers, scholars, and leaders, fostering collaboration and innovation. Through presentations, workshops, and discussions, attendees share emerging findings and methodologies, contributing to collective growth and advancement. Conferences provide opportunities for networking, enabling professionals to establish valuable connections and partnerships that may lead to future collaborations and interdisciplinary projects. Moreover, they create forums for peer review, where participants receive constructive feedback on their work, refine their approaches, and identify new directions for inquiry. Ultimately, these events shape clinical practice, operational strategies, and research priorities, thereby advancing both healthcare delivery and professional development.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"56 7","pages":"E31-E32"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148279654","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":"Establishing Research Priorities to Advance Nurse Governance Leadership Science.","authors":"Lisa J Sundean, Kimberly A Cleveland","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001750","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001750","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This project aimed to establish research priorities to advancing nurse governance leadership science.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>Nurses are called to advance science for disciplinary activities through the development and execution of research agendas.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A literature search was conducted, themes were developed and discussed with experts to establish research priorities guided by the Nine Common Themes of Good Practice Checklist for Setting Research Priorities and underpinned by the Conceptual Model for Nurses in Health Policy.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Five research priorities and one cross-cutting priority were developed. A research consortium was proposed to operationalize the research priorities.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>A coordinated research agenda for nurse governance leadership science systematizes research efforts, facilitates collaboration, and optimizes funding efficiency.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":" ","pages":"369-375"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147989788","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":"Clinician Burnout Is Structural: Why Staffing and Work Design Matter More Than Wellness Programs.","authors":"Lynne S Moronski","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001744","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001744","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"56 7","pages":"345-346"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148279639","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":"Bridging the Gap in Nursing Leadership Preparation: Aligning Educational Pathways With Functional Leadership Roles.","authors":"Sandra Galura, Teresa Welch","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001745","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001745","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In this column, leaders from ALSN discuss the issues presented by a lack of differentiation in functional nursing leadership competencies between Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) prepared graduates. An ad hoc committee of members of ALSN) was convened to conduct a comprehensive review of the existing literature and develop an initial set of nursing leadership competency and sub-competency statements that align with the AACN's Essentials 10 Domains of competency for nursing education.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"56 7","pages":"349-350"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148279711","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":"New Nurse Well-Being: Implications for Retention, Job Satisfaction, and Patient Safety.","authors":"Cory D Church, Seungman Kim","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001754","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001754","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To examine the well-being of new nurses (NNS) and its effect on job satisfaction, turnover intent, and patient safety.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>NNs face significant challenges during their transition to clinical practice, which can impact their mental health, job satisfaction, retention, and patient safety. Understanding well-being during this critical period can guide leaders in building workforce strategies.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A national survey of NNs measured well-being, job satisfaction, turnover intent, and patient safety practices.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>More than half (54.4%) of NNs screened at elevated risk for distress. Poorer well-being was linked to lower job satisfaction (odds ratio=0.41), increased turnover intent (odds ratio=1.29), and higher negative safety practices.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Well-being is a leading indicator of workforce and safety outcomes. Findings provide leaders with actionable benchmarks to integrate well-being into retention and safety strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"56 7","pages":"397-402"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148279637","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}