J Korean Acad Nurs Adm.  2021 Dec;27(5):344-354. 10.11111/jkana.2021.27.5.344.

Nursing Leadership Competencies among New Nurses: Perceptions of Nursing Managers’

• Kim J
• Hong SK
• Park MM
• Yu JS

• KMID: 2526017
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.11111/jkana.2021.27.5.344

Abstract

Purpose
This study to identify valuated the competency in nursing leadership among new nurses through the perception of nursing managers.
Methods
This a total of 136 nursing managers from two general hospitals in the Seoul metropolitan area were included in this study. Nursing leadership competencies in new nurses were measured using the Student Leadership Practices Inventory developed by Kouzes and Posner. We identified priorities in the development of nursing leadership competencies for new nurses.
Results
The overall importance and performance of nursing leadership competencies for new nurses were assessed by nursing managers at an average of 3.92±0.37 and, 2.84±0.50, respectively. Of the 30 nursing leadership competencies, 11 would need to be maintained and strengthened, seven would need to focus on improvement efforts, and 11 would have low priority. The last one was overdone.
Conclusion
Of the 18 items of high importance based on the nursing leadership competencies among new nurses identified, for seven items indicating low performance, the performance of nurses should be improved by introducing nursing leadership development programs after they enter the work environment. Eleven low-priority nursing leadership competencies require a long-term strategic approach and need to spread the understanding of nursing leadership throughout the nursing organization.

Keyword

Nursing; Leadership; Nurses; Nurse managers