{"title":"Driving the Evidence.","authors":"M Maureen Lal","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001731","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001731","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Nursing research is one of the hallmarks of the Magnet® Recognition program. The value of rigorous research criteria is challenging to assess. However, we should ask, if nursing is not driving its own practice through research, who is? This article will examine the history of nursing research and its impact on driving not only evidence-based practice but also on advancing nursing as a profession.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"56 6","pages":"294-295"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147965088","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}
Florence Ahenkorah, Marie N Fongwa, Kathleen Ruccione, Lowell Renold, Nancy Blake
{"title":"The Effects of Sociodemographic Factors on Nurses' Self-Care Abilities in a Publicly Funded Hospital: A Quantitative Study Using Orem's Framework.","authors":"Florence Ahenkorah, Marie N Fongwa, Kathleen Ruccione, Lowell Renold, Nancy Blake","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001739","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001739","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To examine the impact of sociodemographic factors on the self-care ability of registered nurses (RNs) in a publicly funded hospital, guided by Orem's Self-Care Framework.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>Self-care is essential for nurses' well-being and performance. Understanding sociodemographic factors affecting self-care provides a basis for targeted interventions.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study surveyed 279 RNs using the Exercise of Self-Care Agency (ESCA) scale and a sociodemographic questionnaire. Statistical analyses, including ANOVA and regression, identified significant predictors.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study highlights significant relationships between sociodemographic variables and self-care abilities. Age (P = 0.02), ethnicity (P = 0.005), shift type (P = 0.03), work unit (P = 0.005), income (P = 0.041), financial situation (P < 0.001), and social support (P < 0.001) were critical determinants of self-care.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Some sociodemographic factors influence self-care ability. Addressing financial stability, social support, ethnicity, and work conditions may be essential to promote nurses' well-being and ensure workforce sustainability.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"56 6","pages":"318-323"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147965337","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":"Comparison of Engagement, Turnover Intention, and Tenure of Medical-Surgical Nurses: An Exploratory Study.","authors":"Janet LoVerde, Elizabeth Herron, Teresa Kisch","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001736","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001736","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The purpose of this study was to explore turnover intention and engagement among medical-surgical (M/S) nurses.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>Nursing turnover impacts retention and patient care. Research focusing on M/S nurses is limited.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Nurses at 8 acute care hospitals in a Midwest health system were surveyed using the Turnover Intention Scale and the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Nurses with 2-5 years of experience had higher turnover intentions compared with nurses with 1 year (P=0.049), 6-10 years (P=0.045), and 21+ years (P=0.006). Nurses with 2-5 years of experience were less engaged compared with those with 21+ years on subscales vigor (P=0.005), dedication (P=0.003), and absorbed (P=0.027).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Nurses with 2-5 years of experience posed the highest risk for turnover due to high turnover intentions and low engagement. Additional research is needed to explore differences between groups and ways to improve engagement and reduce turnover among M/S nurses.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"56 6","pages":"302-306"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147965002","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}
Emily M Crossen, Susan M Hunter Revell, Patricia Dwyer, Jennifer Viveiros
{"title":"Influences on Mid-Career Nurses' Intent to Stay in Direct Care Roles.","authors":"Emily M Crossen, Susan M Hunter Revell, Patricia Dwyer, Jennifer Viveiros","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001737","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001737","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of this study was to describe mid-career direct care nurses' intent to stay (ITS) and explore the relationship between authentic leadership, workplace belonging, opportunity, job satisfaction, and ITS.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>Retaining mid-career nurses is essential for patient safety and combating the nursing shortage, yet existing literature predominantly focuses on novice nurses.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A convenience sample of mid-career direct care nurses (N=138) from across the United States participated in an online survey. Researchers used descriptive statistics, correlations, and hierarchical regression to analyze the data.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among the mid-career direct care nurses surveyed, 19.6% indicated no ITS, 37% were neutral or undecided, and 43.5% expressed ITS. Positive correlations were found between the independent variables and ITS. Opportunity and job satisfaction emerged as significant predictors.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>To enhance mid-career nurse retention, nurse leaders should adopt a multifactorial approach, prioritizing job satisfaction and professional opportunities.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"56 6","pages":"307-311"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147965154","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}
Mónica Vazquez-Calatayud, Natalia Costas-Ramón, Almudena Buerba-Díaz, Carmela Arteaga-Jordá, Elena Regaira-Martínez
{"title":"Embedding a Research Culture in Nursing: Outcomes of the Nursing Research Challenge in a Magnet® Designated University Hospital.","authors":"Mónica Vazquez-Calatayud, Natalia Costas-Ramón, Almudena Buerba-Díaz, Carmela Arteaga-Jordá, Elena Regaira-Martínez","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001738","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001738","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To explore the medium-term to long-term implementation and outcomes of the Nursing Research Challenge (NRC) in a Magnet® designated university hospital.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>Research-driven culture advances nursing practice, yet structured, impactful initiatives in European hospitals are scarce.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A longitudinal study (2023-2025) in a private Magnet® tertiary hospital applied the Joanna Briggs Institute framework and RE-AIM model. Research capacity was assessed at T0, T1, and T2 using the validated Nursing Research Questionnaire.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 515 nurses completing the Nursing Research Questionnaire (T0=116; T1=127; T2=272), significant gains occurred in knowledge (+1.48) and resource use (+0.83) (P<0.001). Research use in decision-making and scholarly activity increased; attitudes improved modestly. Satisfaction was high (4.6/5). Nurses with master's/doctoral degrees rose from 38% to 54%.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The NRC enhanced research capacity and engagement. Success factors were baseline assessment, strategic alignment, leadership, and infrastructure. The scalable model supports global adoption of a research-oriented nursing culture.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"56 6","pages":"312-317"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147965082","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}
Simon Paul P Navarro, Allison A Norful, Gregory L Alexander
{"title":"Nursing Workforce Sustainability: An Evolutionary Concept Analysis.","authors":"Simon Paul P Navarro, Allison A Norful, Gregory L Alexander","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001743","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001743","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To clarify the concept of sustainability in the nursing workforce and identify its attributes, antecedents, and potential consequences.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>While the term \"nursing workforce sustainability\" has been used to emphasize the critical implications of ensuring the efficiency of healthcare systems worldwide, a delineated understanding of the concept remains ambiguous in extant literature, causing uncertainty about its conceptual underpinnings.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Rodger's evolutionary approach was applied.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The authors identified \"nursing workforce sustainability\" as an evolving concept with four interrelated attributes: recruitment, retention, regulation, and recognition. The antecedents included demographic, occupational, and structural issues. Consequences include policy and systemic advancements, a diverse and inclusive workforce, enhanced workforce well-being, and improved patient safety and organizational effectiveness.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>A conceptual definition and framework of nursing workforce sustainability have been developed, offering groundwork for future research and policy development in workforce planning and management.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"56 6","pages":"338-343"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13182802/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147965236","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"AARP Volunteer Nurse Leaders Take Action to Address National Healthcare Initiatives.","authors":"Jean Dowling Dols, Catherine Glennon","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001735","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001735","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>With the support of AARP, a group of volunteer nurse leaders has identified national health priorities where their leadership and nursing expertise could make a difference to improve the health and well-being of the country. In the first 2 years, the nurse leaders have strengthened AARP offerings with their healthcare expertise and presentations of information to educate the public, including supporting widespread development of patient and family advisory councils.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"56 6","pages":"E23-E24"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147964960","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}
Penelope Gorsuch, Karrie Boss, Seungman Kim, Holly Wei
{"title":"Embedding Convergent Care Theory: Implementing a System-wide Clinical Inquiry Model to Optimize Healthcare Outcomes.","authors":"Penelope Gorsuch, Karrie Boss, Seungman Kim, Holly Wei","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001741","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001741","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Describe the development and implementation of a theory-informed professional practice model (PPM) and examine associated workforce, quality, engagement, and financial outcomes.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>Healthcare organizations face persistent challenges related to workforce turnover, disengagement, and fragmented care delivery. PPMs align nursing practice, leadership, and outcomes, but are often insufficiently operationalized.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This evidence-based practice QI initiative implemented a PPM grounded in Convergent Care Theory using a structured, multiphase clinical inquiry infrastructure. Aggregated organizational data were analyzed to assess workforce, patient quality and safety, staff engagement, and conservative cost avoidance.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>More than 2500 nurses engaged in system-wide inquiry and strategic planning. One-year RN turnover decreased from 22.14% to 10.42% (P=0.002), associated with an estimated $4.6 million in conservative cost avoidance. Catheter-associated urinary tract infection rates decreased by 48%, and Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades improved.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Operationalizing theory through a system-wide PPM improved workforce retention, patient outcomes, engagement, and organizational cost avoidance.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"56 6","pages":"331-337"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147965147","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":"When Quality Improvement Becomes a Loophole: Building Capacity for Ethical and Scholarly Nursing Inquiry.","authors":"Kimberly A Lewis, Jessica Phillips","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001723","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001723","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To describe the \"Quality Improvement (QI) loophole,\" a workaround that enables nurses to conduct research-like projects outside formal oversight, and to propose governance and capacity-building solutions that enhance rigor and ethical accountability in scholarly inquiry.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>Nurses frequently lead QI and evidence-based practice projects but often lack institutional pathways or sufficient training to function as independent principal investigators, creating regulatory ambiguity and inconsistent rigor.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This expert commentary draws upon the authors' combined leadership experience in scholarly nursing inquiry, innovation, education, and Magnet® program administration across diverse institutions and settings. The analysis integrates current policy directives, practice standards, and recent scholarship.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Proposed innovative models include digital research determination hubs, competency-tiered investigator credentialing, simulation, virtual reality, and nursing inquiry sandbox environments, and institutional award realignment to advance ethical integrity, rigor, and scholarly autonomy in nursing inquiry.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Closing the QI loophole through structured governance and competency development is essential to sustain nursing's scientific credibility.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"56 5","pages":"256-259"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147787673","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}