Date Available
11-26-2019
Year of Publication
2019
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Advisor
Dr. Debra Hampton
Committee Member
Dr. Pamela Power
Committee Member
Dr. Julie Wolford
Co-Director of Graduate Studies
Dr. Kimberly Tharp-Berrie
Abstract
Background statement: Based on the role the nurse manager plays in improving quality outcomes, promoting staff and patient satisfaction, and creating the culture of the unit, it is vital that proper training is provided to new nurse managers to increase their competency and sense of empowerment.
Theoretical/Conceptual Framework: The theoretical/conceptual framework that provided the base for this study was Bandura’s theory of Self-Efficacy. A sense of accomplishment and overall well-being of a person is affected by a strong sense of efficacy.
Purpose Statement: The purpose of this project was to evaluate the effectiveness of a mandatory systemized nurse manager orientation program. Outcome goals of participation in the program included increased competency of the nurse managers and increased feeling of empowerment.
Methodology: A one-group, pre-test/post-test design was used to evaluate the outcomes of providing a nurse manager orientation program. Participants included nurse managers with less than one year of experience who worked at one of the five acute care settings within Norton Healthcare. The participants attended monthly orientation sessions focused on the following nurse manager competencies: fundamentals, patient experience, finance, human resources, and resiliency.
Results: Significant increases in both overall competency and psychological empowerment were found for program participants.
Conclusions: A systemized nurse manager orientation program offers value for nurse managers and the organization.
Recommended Citation
Coogan, Erin, "The Effect of Implementation of a Nurse Manager Orientation Program on Nurse Manager Competency and Empowerment" (2019). DNP Projects. 297.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/dnp_etds/297
