Abstract

Rural Chief Nursing Officers (CNO) encounter many challenges as a result of their proximity to other agencies. This qualitative study investigated strategies and opportunities to facilitate their growth and development. CNOs in rural Texas were interviewed to obtain their recommendations for developing expertise and mentors as they conduct health care.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

Carol Boswell, EdD, RN, CNE, ANEF, FAAN, School of Nursing, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Odessa, Texas, USA; Minerva Gonzales, DNP, College of Nursing, University of Texas of the Permian Basin, Odessa, Texas, USA; Jessica Marquez, Odessa, Texas, USA

Sigma Membership

Iota Mu

Lead Author Affiliation

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Odessa, Texas, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Qualitative Research, Rural Nursing, Strategies

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Nursing leadership in rural settings: Challenges and strategies

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Rural Chief Nursing Officers (CNO) encounter many challenges as a result of their proximity to other agencies. This qualitative study investigated strategies and opportunities to facilitate their growth and development. CNOs in rural Texas were interviewed to obtain their recommendations for developing expertise and mentors as they conduct health care.