A human factors approach to evaluate predicators of acute care nurse occupational fatigue

2022 ◽  
Vol 100 ◽  
pp. 103647
Author(s):  
Amany Farag ◽  
L.D. Scott ◽  
Y. Perkhounkova ◽  
S. Saeidzadeh ◽  
M. Hein
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Acute Care ◽  
Care Nurse ◽  
Occupational Fatigue

The challenges acute care nurse unit managers face and the strategies they use to address them: Perceptions of directors of nursing and nurse unit managers

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 625-640 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cadeyrn J Gaskin ◽  
Cherene M Ockerby ◽  
Tammy R Smith ◽  
Vibeke Russell ◽  
Bev O'Connell
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Acute Care ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Management Education ◽  
Team Development ◽  
Clinical Aspects ◽  
Trial And Error ◽  
Care Nurse ◽  
Comprehensive Management ◽  
Large Organisation

AbstractThe aim of this study was to investigate the challenges that nurse unit managers (NUMs) face while working in acute care settings, the strategies they use to deal with these challenges, and the effectiveness of these strategies from the perspectives of NUMs and their supervisors. NUMs (N = 22) and directors of nursing (N = 3) were interviewed for this study. Thematic analysis revealed 14 challenges relating primarily to NUMs interactions with others, both within and outside of their wards/units. These challenges related to the managerial, but not clinical, aspects of their roles; 16 strategies for managing these challenges were identified, the effectiveness of which seemed dependent on how well they were executed. The strategies are: seeking assistance and support; trial and error; satisficing; taking responsibility for own professional development; scheduling of time; working longer hours; delegation; adaptive staffing and rostering; being a visible presence on the ward; team development; facilitating professional development for staff; being available for staff; negotiation and collaboration; communication; working with the processes of a large organisation; and complying with the demands of others, The findings make a strong case for NUMs to be supported in undertaking comprehensive management education.

Preparation and Evolving Role of the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

CHEST Journal ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 152 (6) ◽  
pp. 1339-1345 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leslie A. Hoffman ◽  
Jane Guttendorf
Keyword(s):  
Acute Care ◽  
Nurse Practitioner ◽  
Care Nurse ◽  
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Should Primary Care Nurse Practitioners be Permitted to Work in Acute Care Settings?

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 326-327
Author(s):  
Donald Gardenier ◽  
Joyce Knestrick ◽  
Cynthia Edwards-Tuttle
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Acute Care ◽  
Nurse Practitioners ◽  
Care Nurse ◽  
Primary Care Nurse ◽  
Acute Care Settings

Evaluation of a Tobacco Cessation Curricular Intervention Among Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Faculty Members

2007 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 284-289 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janie Heath ◽  
Frances J. Kelley ◽  
Jeannette Andrews ◽  
Nancy Crowell ◽  
Robin L. Corelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Care ◽  
Nurse Practitioner ◽  
Tobacco Cessation ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Care Nurse ◽  
Train The Trainer ◽  
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner ◽  
Tobacco Education ◽  
Rx For Change

Background In 2002, a report indicated that tobacco-related curricular content in educational programs for acute care nurse practitioners was insufficient. To provide healthcare professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to intervene with patients who smoke tobacco, the Summer Institute for Tobacco Control Practices in Nursing Education was implemented at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Objective To evaluate the impact of a train-the-trainer program in which the Rx for Change: Clinician-Assisted Tobacco Cessation curriculum was used among faculty members of acute care nurse practitioner programs. Methods Thirty faculty members participated in the 2-day train-the-trainer program. Surveys were administered at baseline and 12 months after training to examine perceived effectiveness for teaching tobacco content, the value of using an evidence-based national guideline, and the number of hours of tobacco content integrated in curricula. Results The percentage of faculty members who devoted at least 3 hours to tobacco education increased from 22.2% to 74.1% (P<.001). Perceived effectiveness in teaching tobacco cessation also increased (P < .001), as did mean scores for the perceived value of using an evidence-based national guideline (P<.001). Conclusions Use of the Rx for Change train-the-trainer program can enhance the level of tobacco education provided in acute care nurse practitioner programs. Widespread adoption of an evidence-based tobacco education in nursing curricula is recommended to help decrease tobacco-related morbidity and mortality.

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