Journal of Korean Critical Care Nursing (중환자간호학회지)

Korean Society of Critical Care Nursing (한국중환자간호학회)
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The Leadership Experience of Advanced Practice Nurses in a Tertiary Hospital Setting: Focus Group Interview

상급종합병원 전문간호사의 리더십 경험: 포커스 그룹 면담

  • Received : 2023.09.10
  • Accepted : 2023.09.26
  • Published : 2023.10.31
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Abstract

Purpose : This study aimed to identify and describe the leadership experience of advanced practice nurses (APN). Methods : Data were collected through five focus group interviews in 2022 with a total of 24 APNs in groups of 4-6 participants. All interviews were recorded, transcribed, and data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Results : Nine categories emerged from three main themes. First, "Roles of APN leadership" comprised a trusted clinical expert, a moderator for the entire team, a resource person for nurturing the next generation, and a change agent for improving clinical practice. Second, "Facilitators and barriers to APN leadership" included ambiguity of APN role, support system, and institutional backing. Third, "Strategies for strengthening APN leadership competencies" comprised systematic leadership education and speaking up for APNs. Conclusion : APNs are passionate about their expertise and practice, but lack the legal and organizational authority and support to provide successive leadership. Systematic education including leadership and organizational advocacy will enable APN to provide leadership that benefits patients, institutions, and the wider healthcare system.

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본 연구는 2022년도 삼성서울병원 간호본부지원(과제번호: SMC-NSD-2022-07)과 2021년 한국전문간호사협회지원(과제번호: 2021-02)에 의해 수행됨

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