Abstract
AIM: This two-part study was conducted to determine which professional behaviors hospital nurse leaders believe are essential for nursing students to learn in the classroom.
BACKGROUND: Nursing students need to be educated to lead high-quality care in complex health care environments. Little is known regarding the professional behaviors deemed essential for novice nurses.
METHOD: Hospital leaders were surveyed (n = 221) using the Hospital Nurse Leader Perspectives survey. This survey, developed from interviews, includes 41 items in change, communication, conflict, leadership, and self-awareness.
RESULTS: The highest-ranked category was communication (n = 159, 72 percent), followed by self-awareness (n = 32, 14.4 percent). The highest items in each category were patient communication, prioritization, expect change, learning from failure, and conflict resolution.
CONCLUSION: The results provide practical information to inform curricula and prepare leaders.