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Symposium: The impact of an enculturated evidence-based practice environment on the roles and responsibilities of nursing leaders

Abstract

Session presented on Monday, July 28, 2014:

Purpose: This presentation will discuss the transitions that the most senior nurse leader, Chief Nursing Executive (CNE) must make in his/her role to sustain the EBP culture and support mid-level nurse leaders.

Methods: As the most senior nursing leader in the organization, the Chief Nursing Executive (CNE) creates the vision and simultaneously maintains overall accountability for promoting a culture of evidence-based practice within a healthcare organization.

Results: Nursing staff empowerment is reported as a positive outcome of establishing an EBP practice environment. Nursing staff experience a renewed sense of confidence which can translate into a greater sense of autonomy and a heightened desire to question administrative decisions. Less experienced nurse leaders may see this as a threatening shift in the balance of power.

Conclusion: The CNE must thoughtfully support the spirit of inquiry among clinical staff and simultaneously mentor mid-level nurse leaders in the organizations as they acquire comfort with a renewed empowerment and engagement among their clinical nursing staff.

Authors

Mary G. Nash

Author Details

Mary G. Nash, PhD, RN, FAAN, FACHE

Sigma Membership

Lambda

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

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Keywords:

Evidence-Based Practice, Organizational Change, Nurse Scientist

Conference Name

25th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Hong Kong

Conference Year

2014

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The changing role of the chief nursing executive in an enculturated evidenced-based practice environment

Hong Kong

Session presented on Monday, July 28, 2014:

Purpose: This presentation will discuss the transitions that the most senior nurse leader, Chief Nursing Executive (CNE) must make in his/her role to sustain the EBP culture and support mid-level nurse leaders.

Methods: As the most senior nursing leader in the organization, the Chief Nursing Executive (CNE) creates the vision and simultaneously maintains overall accountability for promoting a culture of evidence-based practice within a healthcare organization.

Results: Nursing staff empowerment is reported as a positive outcome of establishing an EBP practice environment. Nursing staff experience a renewed sense of confidence which can translate into a greater sense of autonomy and a heightened desire to question administrative decisions. Less experienced nurse leaders may see this as a threatening shift in the balance of power.

Conclusion: The CNE must thoughtfully support the spirit of inquiry among clinical staff and simultaneously mentor mid-level nurse leaders in the organizations as they acquire comfort with a renewed empowerment and engagement among their clinical nursing staff.