Chief Nursing Officer Perspectives on Nursing Theory-Guided Practice. (November 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Turkel, Marian; Smith, Marlaine C.; Tappen, Ruth; Hansell, Phyllis; Fawcett, Jacqueline; Alanbry, Toqa; Drenkard, Karen
• Is Part Of: Journal of nursing administration. Volume 51:issue 11(2021)
• Page Start: 546
• Page End: 553
• Publication Date: 2021-11
• Subjects: Nursing services -- Administration -- Periodicals; 610.7305
• DOI: 10.1097/NNA.0000000000001062
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0002-0443

Abstract

Abstract : OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to identify what guides nursing practice. BACKGROUND: Change occurred when the Magnet Recognition Program ® no longer required a nursing theory. METHODS: This was a mixed-methods study to identify the process used to implement nursing theory-guided practice and the relationship to professional practice recognition. Deidentified quantitative data were collected from 36 chief nursing officers (CNOs). Seventeen CNOs participated in the qualitative interview. RESULTS: Thirteen CNOs were from a Magnet ® -designated facility. Ten CNOs were on the Magnet journey, and 2 had no intent to seek Magnet recognition. Two CNOs were from a Pathway to Excellence ® –designated facility. One CNO was on the Pathway to Excellence journey. The majority of respondents who were Magnet ® recognized who participated in the survey used Watson's Theory of Human Caring. Themes were identified that share the benefits and strategies to integrate nursing-guided theory into nursing processes, structures, and outcomes. CONCLUSION: Findings will benefit CNOs as they make decisions related to pursuing Magnet status recognition.