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OBJECTIVE: This study examined the engagement level of direct care nurses 45 years or older with at least 10 years' experience to create a baseline for action to increase engagement among these seasoned nurses. BACKGROUND: Assessing an organization's level of nursing engagement and designing strategies to improve engagement are crucial to support decreased turnover and increased levels of quality outcomes. METHODS: The Health Care Advisory Board's Nurse Engagement Survey was distributed via SurveyMonkey to direct care nurses meeting the study criteria. RESULTS: Thirty-seven percent of participants were engaged, 47% content, 12% ambivalent, 4% disengaged, and 98.6% of respondents were proud to be a nurse. CONCLUSION: Nursing leaders should assess the level of engagement of their nursing workforce and use this information to prioritize strategies designed to retain, reenergize, and engage experienced nurses.
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Actitud del Personal de Salud , Competencia Clínica , Satisfacción en el Trabajo , Enfermeras Administradoras/organización & administración , Personal de Enfermería en Hospital/psicología , Anciano , Estudios de Cohortes , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Cultura Organizacional , Reorganización del Personal , Sudeste de Estados Unidos , Centros de Atención TerciariaRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: This study examined the relationship between new nurses' performance-based measurements and perceptions of clinical competence. METHODS: Descriptive correlational designs were used to examine the relationships. Performance-based clinical competence was measured by the Performance Based Development System developed by Del Bueno (1990), and perceived competence was measured by specific items on the Casey-Fink Graduate Nurse Experience Survey (1999). RESULTS: Findings showed a significant difference in mean patient scores and professional role scores. Nurses who met the criteria for problem management had significantly higher scores on the patient care scale and the professional role scale than those who did not meet the criteria. Nurses with previous work experience (44%) were more likely to meet the criteria for problem management. Black participants scored lower on the patient care scale compared with others. CONCLUSION: This study provides a beginning understanding of the relationship between new nurses' perceptions and performance-based clinical competence.
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Actitud del Personal de Salud , Competencia Clínica , Enfermeras y Enfermeros/psicología , Adulto , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , North Carolina , Estudios RetrospectivosRESUMEN
Whether the goal is to generate new knowledge through basic research or to effectively use existing knowledge in evidence-based clinical practice, collaborative exchange between service and academia is essential. The authors describe 2 successful strategies that have been mutually beneficial to a clinical agency and a school of nursing in fostering research and evidence-based practice. These strategies can be used by other institutions as they strive to meet standards for excellence in academia and service.