Abstract

Explore how one nursing program developed an RN-BSN leadership course based on appreciative inquiry. The focus was to help nurses gain a sense of empowerment and regenerate their professional passion. Students used appreciative inquiry to develop change projects to create safer environments for themselves and their patients.

Authors

Jane Tiedt

Author Details

Jane Tiedt, PhD, RN, School of Nursing and Human Physiology, Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington, USA

Sigma Membership

Delta Chi at-Large

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Appreciative Inquiry, Capacity Building, Change Agent

Conference Name

Creating Healthy Work Environments 2019

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Thinking Positive: An RN-BSN Leadership Course Preparing Students to be Change Agents Through Appreciative Inquiry

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Explore how one nursing program developed an RN-BSN leadership course based on appreciative inquiry. The focus was to help nurses gain a sense of empowerment and regenerate their professional passion. Students used appreciative inquiry to develop change projects to create safer environments for themselves and their patients.