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In the current study, a smart speakers-based system (Amazon® Echo Dot device, a safety pendant, and facility tailored functionalities) for supporting aging in place was implemented in one low-income senior housing property. We aimed to explore perceived benefits, concerns, and expectations about this system among three stakeholder groups (older adults, housing staff, and technology developers) to identify facilitators of and barriers to system implementation. A qualitative analysis of individual interviews using inductive coding methods was performed to identify emerging themes. All stakeholder groups perceived smart speakers as valuable for convenience in daily living and safety. Older adults and system developers identified user difficulty with setting up functions they wanted to use, suggesting the need for user-centered technology support. There were differences in priorities for smart speaker use among three stakeholder groups. This work contributes to the identification of factors affecting smart speaker adoption and use among low-income older adults who often have limited technology experience and support. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 48(10), 33-39.].
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Housing , Independent Living , Aged , Humans , Qualitative Research , TechnologyABSTRACT
An inquiry was posed to nurse leaders in December 2020 by the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) as the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic peaked. More than 100 responses were received and organized into themes based on problems, solutions, and unique innovations that were employed. These themes included a return to team-based care, redeployed providers, work design, space accommodation, technology applications, provider support, and the advancement of community-based partnerships. Four exemplars highlight these themes.
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The authors contend that holistic leadership should be advanced as a model for leadership development and practice. Four frames of holistic leadership practices are presented: self-awareness and values orientation, relational capacity and networking, context-bound and multidimensional decision-making, and other orientation, which is the depth perception needed to process information through the lenses of others. Using current competencies for nurse managers and executives promulgated by AONE, the model demonstrates its use in practice.
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Leaders must train in technology use and build a portfolio of competencies that mark a rapidly emerging future. Three categories of technology with examples of how to approach increasing technology literacy in each are presented. Five emerging or rapidly advancing technology trends provide a framework for leader development. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2021; 52(6):260-262.].
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Leadership , Technology , Curriculum , HumansABSTRACT
Advocating for holistic leaders' development, holistic leadership is defined and contrasted with other developmental approaches. A model that frames four dimensions of development is presented. These dimensions include self-awareness and values identification, relational capacity, problem solving and action orientation, and other orientation. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2021;52(5):211-213.].
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Education, Nursing , Leadership , Teaching , Humans , Problem Solving , Teaching/organization & administration , Teaching/standards , Teaching/trendsABSTRACT
Leadership development opportunities can be derived from naturalistic learning experiences. Six lessons from the recent presidential campaign are presented through a leadership lens rather than a political lens. Topics include networking, polarity management, communication, managing agreement, ambition, and transition management. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2021;52(3):112-114.].
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Communication , Leadership , HumansABSTRACT
The COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented opportunities for training and development to move to online formats. The discussion board is an essential online tool to advance leadership development. Both learner and educator tips are provided for discussion board optimization, including considerations for rubric development for learner evaluation. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2020;51(12):541-543.].
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COVID-19/nursing , Curriculum , Education, Distance/organization & administration , Education, Nursing, Continuing/organization & administration , Nurse Administrators/education , Nursing Staff, Hospital/education , Staff Development/organization & administration , Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Pandemics/prevention & control , SARS-CoV-2ABSTRACT
Building on a premise that core public health principles advance leadership capabilities across sectors, the case for linking leadership to public health is made. With public health references, leadership topics are presented that address eight domains. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2020;51(8):352-354.].
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Leadership , Nurse Administrators , Curriculum , Education, Nursing, Continuing , HumansABSTRACT
Crisis breeds innovation and creativity. The COVID-19 pandemic shows where policy-related gaps exist. Three policy exemplars linked to COVID-related changes faced by professional development educators and leaders are presented: broadband Internet availability for training and development, information technology infrastructure, and scope of practice expansion. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2020;51(6):250-252.].