Abstract
This study explored the perceived leadership attributes of nurse managers who enable the creation of positive professional practice environments for registered nurses in acute care hospitals. A general qualitative approach was used to explore the perceptions of ten acute care registered nurses using a three-interview method of inquiry. Three major categories emerged from the data analysis: nurse manager attributes, positive professional practice environment characteristics, and nurse retention, recruitment and job satisfaction. Eight themes emerged in the nurse manager attributes category: expert, mentor, participant, communicator/listener, problem-solver/critical thinker, supporter, arbitrator, and advocate. Seven themes emerged in the characteristics of a positive professional practice environment: team approach, collaborative, learning environment, supportive, staff relationships, resource availability, and effective communication. The descriptions that emerged from this study provided a more in-depth understanding of the key leadership attributes of nurse managers needed to create professional practice environments that impact nurses' job satisfaction and retention.
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Type
Dissertation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Exploratory
Research Approach
Qualitative Research
Keywords:
Positive Professional Practice Environments, Nurse Retention, Nurse Managers, Leadership Styles, Job Satisfaction
Advisor
Nancy Davis
Second Advisor
James Long
Third Advisor
Julie Benesh
Degree
PhD
Degree Grantor
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Degree Year
2013
Recommended Citation
Henriksen, Janet, "Exploratory study of nursing leadership: An inquiry of leadership attributes of nurse managers in acute care hospitals and the professional practice environment" (2021). Dissertations. 1840.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dissertations/1840
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Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2021-12-09
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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 3561112; ProQuest document ID: 1368212295. The author still retains copyright.