Date Available
11-27-2019
Year of Publication
2019
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Advisor
Dr. Debra Hampton
Committee Member
Dr. Kim Flanders
Committee Member
Dr. Carol Goss
Co-Director of Graduate Studies
Dr. Deeanna McCallie
Abstract
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of the Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) model at Norton Hospital through an evaluation of job satisfaction, work engagement, and leader opinions about the ANM model.
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK: Kurt Lewin’s Change Theory was used as the conceptual framework. Lewin’s Change Theory has three stages: unfreeze, change/transition, and refreeze.
METHODS: This study employed a descriptive, cross-sectional design.
RESULTS: This study included 27 participants [eight Nurse Managers and 19 ANMs]. The mean satisfaction level with being a nurse leader was 5.0 for nurse managers and 4.2 for ANMs (range 1-6). The mean engagement score for nurse managers was 5.4 and 4.8 for ANMs (range 0-6). Mean scores for satisfaction with the current ANM model were 2.0 for nurse managers and 2.5 for ANMs (range 1-5), with most expressing that the model was not effective due to issues with communication.
CONCLUSION: The ANM model did not significantly impact satisfaction or engagement, and neither group was satisfied with the model.
Recommended Citation
Wilson, Frank, "Impact of a Change in the Assistant Nurse Manager Model on Satisfaction and Work Engagement" (2019). DNP Projects. 279.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/dnp_etds/279
