Rachelle J Lancaster, Vida M Vizgirda, Cyril Amoin, Katherine Davey
{"title":"Outcomes of Professional Governance in Nursing: A Systematic Review of Measurement (2014-2024).","authors":"Rachelle J Lancaster, Vida M Vizgirda, Cyril Amoin, Katherine Davey","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001722","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001722","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Professional governance in nursing evolved from shared governance, emphasizing autonomy, accountability, improving practice environments, and patient outcomes.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This systematic review examines how governance outcomes are defined, measured, and reported in nursing literature (2014-2024), focusing on nurse, patient, and organizational impact.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Following PRISMA-ScR guidelines, 12 databases were searched using terms including \"professional governance\" and \"outcomes.\" Peer-reviewed research addressing outcomes was included. Of the 984 articles screened, 33 were included and analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Studies (n=33) included cross-sectional (n=22), quasi-experimental (n=2), randomized trials (n=2), qualitative (n=2), mixed-methods (n=2), and longitudinal (n=2). The Index of Professional Nursing Governance was the most common measure. Outcomes included nurse job satisfaction, patient safety, and council effectiveness. Most studies were low-level evidence.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Professional governance improves outcomes, but low-level designs and outdated measures may limit evidence. Future research needs rigorous designs to better quantify the cost and impact of robust professional governance.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":" ","pages":"246-255"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147610241","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":"Meals That Matter: Nourishing Healthy Work Environments Through Commensality.","authors":"Jill Horner, Simmy King","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001729","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001729","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To evaluate how commensality impacts nurses' perceptions of a healthy work environment (HWE) and loneliness.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>Nurse burnout, turnover, and loneliness are exacerbated by unhealthy work environments, contributing to workforce instability and reduced care quality. The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses' HWE framework provides evidence-based standards to improve the work environment.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A pre-postinterventional study was conducted in 2 inpatient units. Nurses participated in commensality sessions designed to support collaboration and meaningful recognition. Data collection included the HWE Assessment Tool, UCLA Loneliness Scale, and selected organizational metrics for recognition.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Both units demonstrated improved HWE scores postintervention (SU: 3.87 to 4.18; CNU: 3.63 to 4.31 on a 6-point Likert scale). Leader recognition actions increased, though loneliness scores remained mostly unchanged.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Commensality sessions may enhance collaboration and recognition and are associated with improving perceptions of a healthy work environment among nurses, though additional strategies may be required to address loneliness.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"56 5","pages":"285-291"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147787707","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":"The Power of a Pair: Integrating PhD and DNP Expertise to Improve Nursing Outcomes.","authors":"Karen Drenkard","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001719","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001719","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In this column, the author discusses the need for collaboration between PhD and Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) prepared nurses in generating and implementing evidence-based practices, improving patient care and the work environment. PhD/DNP scholarly collaboration is most effective when there is clear role differentiation, mutual respect for complementary expertise, and shared goals tied to patient and system outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"56 5","pages":"235-236"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147787713","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":"Cross-cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Hess Index of Professional Nursing Governance for Chinese Nurses.","authors":"Junyao Fan, Xiaoyun Zhang, Yinfen Xiao, Caili Yang, Yanmei Liu, Kaili Hu, Yu Liu","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001728","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001728","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To culturally adapt and assess the psychometric properties of the Hess Index of Professional Nursing Governance 3.0 (IPNG) among nurses in China.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>Shared governance is a structural professional practice model beneficial to both nurses and patients. The IPNG is a widely recognized tool for measuring professional nursing governance, but no psychometrically validated version currently exists for China.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This cross-sectional study employed a rigorous 5-stage adaptation process. A convenience sample of 1,023 Chinese nurses was recruited. Exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and other psychometric properties were assessed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The exploratory factor analysis revealed a new 6-factor structure for the Chinese version of the IPNG (C-IPNG), which differed from the original. This new model was confirmed by confirmatory factor analysis with an acceptable fit. The C-IPNG demonstrated strong reliability, with a Cronbach α of 0.976, a scale-level CVI/Ave of 0.960, and a test-retest correlation coefficient of 0.856.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The C-IPNG is a reliable and valid instrument for assessing professional nursing governance in the Chinese context.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"56 5","pages":"E17-E22"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147787693","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}
Pinky Shani, Laura Espinosa, Ankona Banerjee, Sara Ayaz Butt, Heather Hernandez
{"title":"Effectiveness of Equine-assisted Learning on Psychosocial Well-being Among Nurses.","authors":"Pinky Shani, Laura Espinosa, Ankona Banerjee, Sara Ayaz Butt, Heather Hernandez","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001724","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001724","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Nurse burnout poses a significant risk to workforce stability. This study investigated the impact of equine-assisted learning (EAL) on secondary traumatic stress, job burnout, subjective distress, and resiliency among nurses.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>Effective interventions for early detection and management of stress and burnout are essential for workforce stability.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Using a pre-post-interventional design, this study evaluated the impact of EAL on psychosocial well-being. Outcomes were measured using self-reported questionnaires at baseline, postintervention, and 1-month follow-up. Linear mixed models were used to assess score differences over time.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>EAL significantly reduced secondary stress by an average of 6.83 (P<0.001), job burnout by a mean drop of 6.45 (P<0.05), and subjective distress by a mean decrease of 9.02 (P<0.01) at 1-month follow-up, while resilience showed a short-term increase postintervention by 1.4 (P<0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Implementing EAL for nurses may enhance nurses' well-being and improve the quality of patient care.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"56 5","pages":"260-265"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147787657","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":"The Levels, Prevalence, and Related Factors of Toxic Leadership Among Nurses Outside the United States: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Liping Pan, Jingxian Shang, Kexin Xue, Chaochao Yang, Huijing Shi, Gui Yu, Yanli Zeng","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001725","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001725","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To systematically estimate the levels, prevalence, and related factors of toxic leadership among nurses outside the United States.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>Toxic leadership contributes to nurse burnout, turnover, and reduced care quality, yet its extent and determinants remain unclear.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, 10 databases were searched from inception to February 2025. Eligible quantitative studies were synthesized using meta-analyses to pool mean scores, SDs, and prevalence rates.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Twenty-eight studies comprising 13,010 nurses in practice settings outside the United States were included. The pooled mean toxic leadership score was 2.36 (95% CI: 1.89-2.83), and the pooled prevalence of high toxic leadership was 29% (95% CI: 10%-48%).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Nurses outside the United States experience moderate toxic leadership levels, with nearly 1/3 exposed to high levels. Both individual and organizational factors contribute to these perceptions, underscoring the need for leadership training and system-level interventions to improve nurse well-being and care quality.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":" ","pages":"266-273"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147610223","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}
Heather Nelson-Brantley, Angela Pascale, Lyn Stankiewicz Losty, Nora E Warshawsky
{"title":"The National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators: Delivering on a Promise.","authors":"Heather Nelson-Brantley, Angela Pascale, Lyn Stankiewicz Losty, Nora E Warshawsky","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001718","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001718","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article chronicles the research and development of the National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators®. The database was conceptualized by the American Nurses Association during the 1990s to capture the value of nursing care on patient quality outcomes. The goals of the database were to create a longitudinal dataset of nursing structures, processes and patient outcomes sensitive to quality nursing care; in other words, nursing-sensitive indicators. Critical advancements and future directions are discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"56 5","pages":"233-234"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13086113/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147787738","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}
Mary G Carey, Cathy DeChance, Lillian Diaz, Andrea A Kabacinski, Catherine M Mann, Linda Millenbach, Jeanmarie Moorehead, Kathleen Sellers, Mary Zajc
{"title":"Preparation for Disasters Among Nurse Leaders in New York State: A Replication Study and Guide for Preparation.","authors":"Mary G Carey, Cathy DeChance, Lillian Diaz, Andrea A Kabacinski, Catherine M Mann, Linda Millenbach, Jeanmarie Moorehead, Kathleen Sellers, Mary Zajc","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001727","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001727","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To assess the knowledge and confidence levels in emergency management and disaster preparedness among nurse leaders, and to provide recommendations for enhancing nurse leader preparedness.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>The COVID-19 pandemic exposed significant gaps in disaster preparedness among healthcare leaders, including deficiencies in disaster training, underscoring the need for better preparation.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This replication study used a prospective, cross-sectional design. Participants rated their confidence in managing disasters using the Emergency Preparedness Information Questionnaire.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>NYONL members (n=198) demonstrated moderate confidence in disaster preparedness (mean score: 3.11). Four major needs that emerged were education specific to emergency preparedness, supply management, infection prevention, and mental health and well-being.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>There is a critical need to better equip nurse leaders for future emergency situations. Overall, this study's findings suggest that targeted disaster training and educational opportunities, especially those emphasizing leadership and well-being, are critical to better equip nurse leaders for future emergency situations.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"56 5","pages":"279-284"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147787733","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":"Shaping the Future of Nursing Research in Nursing Practice Settings: Opportunities for Nurse Leaders.","authors":"Heidi L McNeely, Catherine Ivory","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001703","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001703","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Research isn't a side initiative for nurse executives; it's a strategic lever that strengthens practice environments while delivering value in workforce development, innovation, outcomes, cost, and care quality. Nurses are ready to engage. Frontline engagement has emerged as a priority. When leaders provide protected time, funding, mentorship, clear governance, and the infrastructure to support research, participation, and impact will follow.</p>","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"56 5","pages":"231-232"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147787710","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":"Editorial Farewell.","authors":"Karen S Hill","doi":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001717","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNA.0000000000001717","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50108,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nursing Administration","volume":"56 5","pages":"229-230"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147787655","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}