Nursing OutlookPub Date : 2025-03-21DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2025.102385
Paula M. Kett , Greg Whitman , Joyce K. Edmonds , Jennifer R. Moon , Aisha K. Brooks , Marin Strong , Betty Bekemeier
{"title":"The demographics, training, and job functions of the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps nursing workforce","authors":"Paula M. Kett , Greg Whitman , Joyce K. Edmonds , Jennifer R. Moon , Aisha K. Brooks , Marin Strong , Betty Bekemeier","doi":"10.1016/j.outlook.2025.102385","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.outlook.2025.102385","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>There is a need for better public health nursing (PHN) workforce measurement approaches that focus on their functions and activities as well as a need for more data inclusive of PHNs at the federal level.</div></div><div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>For this cross-sectional study, we conducted an online survey with nurse officers in the U.S. Public Health Service to describe the demographics and experience of this workforce and to test job function and activity questions.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>We conducted descriptive analyses to characterize the full sample (N = 565). We also stratified the sample into “primarily nonclinical” and “primarily clinical” nurses and compared their responses to function and activity questions.</div></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><div>Our findings describe a highly educated and diverse UPSHS nursing workforce with wide-ranging responsibilities. Respondents indicated the function and activity questions that accurately described their work, with most reporting Health Promotion and Protection functions (48.7%). Compared with primarily clinical respondents, more primarily nonclinical respondents reported Policy and Advocacy (24.1% vs. 12.2%), Enforcing Laws and Regulations (22.5% vs. 11.2%), and Research (26.0% vs. 16.8%) functions.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Findings highlight potential opportunities to learn from the USPHS nursing workforce about ways to grow a more diverse nursing workforce and emphasize the utility of function and activity questions in nursing workforce assessments for gaining a deeper understanding of PHNs’ roles.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54705,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Outlook","volume":"73 3","pages":"Article 102385"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143680666","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nursing OutlookPub Date : 2025-03-19DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2025.102386
Wen-Yan Zhang, Suwas Bhandari, Madhu Chaudhary, Yu Hao, Qiong-Fang Hu
{"title":"Navigating research success: A critical reflection on faculty barriers and strategies","authors":"Wen-Yan Zhang, Suwas Bhandari, Madhu Chaudhary, Yu Hao, Qiong-Fang Hu","doi":"10.1016/j.outlook.2025.102386","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.outlook.2025.102386","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54705,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Outlook","volume":"73 3","pages":"Article 102386"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143643852","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nursing OutlookPub Date : 2025-03-18DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2025.102388
Pei Li-Zhen, Cao Li-Ming, Juan He, Qin Xiao-Ying
{"title":"Addressing gaps in women's health and policy for persistent post COVID-19: A nursing perspective.","authors":"Pei Li-Zhen, Cao Li-Ming, Juan He, Qin Xiao-Ying","doi":"10.1016/j.outlook.2025.102388","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.outlook.2025.102388","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54705,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Outlook","volume":" ","pages":"102388"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143665374","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nursing OutlookPub Date : 2025-03-07DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2025.102384
Stacy M. Stellflug PhD, APRN, FNP-BC , David Auerbach PhD
{"title":"Characteristics of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners and their perceived educational preparation for practice","authors":"Stacy M. Stellflug PhD, APRN, FNP-BC , David Auerbach PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.outlook.2025.102384","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.outlook.2025.102384","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Policymakers are interested in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) to meet mental health care needs. Little is known about their numbers, characteristics and preparation for practice.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>We obtained data from the public use 2022 National Sample Surveys of Registered Nurses to describe PMHNP characteristics. Regression analysis was used to determine the relationship between the key outcome variable of interest, preparation for practice, and other covariates.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The number of PMHNPs practicing in the US is increasing rapidly. PMHNPs are more likely to be older in age, doctorally prepared, and have completed post-graduate education when compared to FNP and PNP counterparts. Doctorally prepared PMHNPs report high levels of perceived preparation for practice.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>PMHNPs are poised to fill mental healthcare needs across the U.S. They are entering into practice with more nursing experience and educational preparation then other primary care nurse practitioners.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54705,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Outlook","volume":"73 3","pages":"Article 102384"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143563796","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nursing OutlookPub Date : 2025-03-07DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2025.102383
Dukhyun Back RN, BSN , Kihye Han RN, PhD , Jieun Kim RN, PhD , Hyang Baek RN, PhD
{"title":"Climate change perceptions and behaviors among Korean nurses: The role of organizational initiatives","authors":"Dukhyun Back RN, BSN , Kihye Han RN, PhD , Jieun Kim RN, PhD , Hyang Baek RN, PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.outlook.2025.102383","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.outlook.2025.102383","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Climate change poses significant risks to global health, requiring engagement from healthcare professionals, including nurses.</div></div><div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>To assess Korean nurses' climate change-related perceptions and behaviors, and examine their associations with organizational climate change initiatives.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A cross-sectional online survey was conducted from March to April 2024, involving 1,022 Korean nurses.</div></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><div>Korean nurses demonstrated moderate levels of climate change-related perceptions and behaviors. They were more motivated by global citizenship than professional accountability in addressing climate change. Nurses working in organizations with climate initiatives showed higher levels of climate change-related knowledge, motivation, efficacy, social norms, and behaviors than those in organizations without such initiatives.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Organizational climate initiatives play a crucial role in shaping nurses' engagement with climate change issues. Integrating climate change education into nursing curricula and implementing workplace initiatives are recommended to enhance nurses' professional engagement in addressing climate change-related health risks.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54705,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Outlook","volume":"73 3","pages":"Article 102383"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143563797","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nursing OutlookPub Date : 2025-03-04DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2025.102382
Mayra Veronese, Elena Biasin, Renzo Zanotti, Matteo Danielis
{"title":"What impact do master's degree programs have on career trajectories and professional development in nursing and midwifery? An explanatory mixed-methods study","authors":"Mayra Veronese, Elena Biasin, Renzo Zanotti, Matteo Danielis","doi":"10.1016/j.outlook.2025.102382","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.outlook.2025.102382","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Master’s programs in nursing and midwifery enhance professional skills and disciplinary content, though their impact on clinical application, career progression, and skill utilization remains underexplored.</div></div><div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>This study investigates graduates’ motivations, perceptions of program quality, and professional outcomes after a master’s in nursing and midwifery sciences.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Using an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design, we surveyed 110 graduates (50% response rate) from 2018 to 2023, followed by semistructured interviews with 17 participants.</div></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><div>Graduates reported high satisfaction with program quality, especially in research, management, and education, but noted limited clinical use of research and management skills. Career progression was achieved, though without corresponding professional recognition or financial reward. Six themes emerged from interviews, highlighting both program strengths and professional challenges.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The program effectively builds advanced skills, yet structural barriers limit practical application. Aligning program objectives with workplace needs could enhance the impact of advanced nursing and midwifery degrees.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54705,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Outlook","volume":"73 3","pages":"Article 102382"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143550437","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nursing OutlookPub Date : 2025-03-01DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2025.102406
Linda D. Scott PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FADLN, FNAP, FAAN
{"title":"Taming the Wild West: Harnessing the Future of Artificial Intelligence","authors":"Linda D. Scott PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FADLN, FNAP, FAAN","doi":"10.1016/j.outlook.2025.102406","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.outlook.2025.102406","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54705,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Outlook","volume":"73 2","pages":"Article 102406"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143903493","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}