Dissertation
Nurse Leader Training Program
University of Iowa
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), University of Iowa
Spring 2025
Abstract
Background There is lack of adequate training and a widespread need for evidence-based nurse leader competencies, training, and support to enable nurse leaders to thrive and succeed in their roles. PurposeThe purpose of this project is to implement a standardized training program for new nurse leaders, that is built on foundational leadership principles and supported by evidence-based competencies and training modules. MethodsUtilizing the Iowa Model, and Iowa Implementation for Sustainability Framework, this project was completed in a healthcare system that includes 68 adult acute care beds, 15 adult inpatient mental health beds, and multiple outpatient clinics. Utilizing the evidence-based American Organization of Nursing Leaders (AONL) Nurse Manager competency self-assessment, and evidence-based mentorship, 10 cohort members successfully completed the program. This competency assessment is compiled of five domains: Communication and Relationship Building, Healthcare Environment and Principles, Leadership, Professionalism, and Business Skills and Principles. FindingsAll five pre- and post-intervention median scores improved, with post-intervention median score results over three on a 1-5 scale. Pre- and post-intervention nurse manager turnover decreased from 22% to 7%, and 100% of cohort members were assigned a mentor. Post-intervention questionnaire revealed that 100% cohort members stated would recommend this program to other nurse leaders in the organization and 90% reported that the mentor-mentee relationship was beneficial. Pre- and post-intervention AONL Nurse Manager Competency Self-Assessment scores were analyzed utilizing a Wilcoxon signed-rank test. Results were statically significant with p-values of less than 0.05 for all five competency domains. DiscussionAn evidence-based, standardized nurse leader training program positively impacts nurse leaders. Through education, mentorship, and pre- and post-intervention competency self-assessment, nurse leaders gained essential training to succeed in their role.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Nurse Leader Training Program
- Creators
- Brandi L Garrett - University of Iowa
- Contributors
- M Lindell Joseph (Chair) - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Project Type
- Poster
- Degree Awarded
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), University of Iowa
- Degree in
- Health Systems/Administration
- Date degree season
- Spring 2025
- Publisher
- University of Iowa
- Number of pages
- 1 page
- Copyright
- Copyright 2025 Brandi L Garrett
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- College of Nursing; Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
- Record Identifier
- 9984841529302771
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