Power in practice: a study of nursing authority and autonomy

Article Abstract:

A study used the Nursing Authority and Autonomy Scale to examine the perceptions of staff nurses and nurse leaders concerning the authority and autonomy of staff nurses in providing patient care. Results indicate that there are differences in how each group views the importance of authority and autonomy. Differences in staff nurses' and nurse leaders' perceptions of staff nurse autonomy also exist. The differences can cause misunderstandings and endanger the delivery of quality patient care. Restructuring to increase the authority and autonomy of staff nurses is necessary.

Surveys, Nurse administrators

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New alliances: nursing's bright future

Article Abstract:

The nursing profession can form new alliances with medicine to improve the quality and cost effectiveness of patient care. Issues in the development of advanced practice nursing include the need to be exclusive rather than inclusive, the need to promote the advantages of advanced practice nursing over primary care medicine and the need to demonstrate the value of collaborative teams. The Columbia University School of Nursing has reorganized its advanced practice education to model the developments in advanced practice nursing.

Analysis, Training, Curricula, Nurse and physician, Nurse-physician relationship, Nursing schools

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Improving clinical effectiveness through an evidence-based approach: meeting the challenge for nursing in the United Kingdom

Article Abstract:

A group of nurse researchers working with nurse administrators and practitioners in a large, acute-care hospital in the United Kingdom have established a system for improving clinical effectiveness. The report does not contain an evaluation on the impact of their work as it pertains to the quality of patient care, however, the focus of evidence-based practice is likely to be realized.

Hospitals, Hospital administration

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