Uncovering the knowledge embedded in clinical nurse manager practice.
To redesign effective nurse manager roles, data-based descriptions of their skilled performance and developmental learning are essential. This article is the first report of an interpretive, phenomenologic study to identify the skills and expertise embedded in the practice of nurse managers. The data describe how nurse managers operationalize institution values for patient care, and conversely, the impact of organization values on nurse managers' everyday behavior.
Horvath
K J
KJ
Beth Israel Hospital, Boston, MA.
Secatore
J A
JA
Alpert
H B
HB
Costa
M J
MJ
Powers
E M
EM
Stengrevics
S S
SS
Aroian
J
J
D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001900:Boston; D002983:Clinical Competence; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D015401:Nursing Administration Research; D009745:Nursing, Supervisory / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011368:Professional-Family Relations; D012941:Social Responsibility