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Reflections From the Middle: Exploring the Experience of Nurse Managers Across the United States During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Chipps, Esther; Kelley, Marjorie M; Monturo, Cheryl; Baldwin, James; Miller, Pamela S; O'Mathúna, Dónal; Roberts, Haley; Smith, Julia; Tucker, Sharon; Zellefrow, Cindy.
  • Chipps E; Author Affiliations: Professor of Clinical Nursing and Clinical Nurse Scientist (Dr Chipps), The Ohio State University College of Nursing, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio; Research Assistant (Dr Kelley), The Ohio State University College of Nursing, Columbus, Ohio; Senior Nurse Scientist (Dr Monturo), Chester County Hospital-Penn Medicine, West Chester, Pennsylvania; Associate Chief Nursing Officer (Mr Baldwin), The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Col
J Nurs Adm ; 52(6): 345-351, 2022 Jun 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1831529
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

The objective of this multisite study was to explore the professional and personal experiences of US nurse managers (NMs) during the COVID-19 pandemic.

BACKGROUND:

NMs are the most accessible and visible nurse leaders to the frontline staff during this pandemic.

METHODS:

Thirty-nine NMs from 5 health systems across the US participated in focus groups in this qualitative study. Data were analyzed using a constant comparative method.

RESULTS:

Three major themes were identified challenges, feelings and emotions, and coping. Subthemes emerged within each major theme.

CONCLUSION:

NMs across the country accepted considerable responsibility at great professional and personal consequence during the pandemic. NMs experienced challenges, ethical dilemmas, and expressed negative emotions. As the usual coping strategies failed, NMs reported that they are considering alternative career choices. This work provided evidence to help senior leaders strategize about mechanisms for reducing managerial dissonance during times of stress.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 / Nurse Administrators Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: J Nurs Adm Year: 2022 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 / Nurse Administrators Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: J Nurs Adm Year: 2022 Document Type: Article