Date
Fall 2024
Document Type
Scholarly Project
Department
College of Nursing
First Advisor
Kimberly Taylor
Abstract
Problem Statement: Nursing turnover across the healthcare industry is on the rise. Leadership, specifically by frontline nursing leaders (FNLs), has been identified as one factor impacting nurse satisfaction and retention. In fact, FNLs varying approaches have resulted in decreased nurse satisfaction and retention across many organizations. Decreased satisfaction of nurses who spend a large amount of time in direct patient care impacts retention and can negatively affect organizational metrics and outcomes. Purpose: The purpose of this project was to determine if the American Organization for Nursing Leadership’s Nurse Leadership Institute (AONL NLI) training is a cost- effective way to introduce FNLs to leadership competencies that might positively impact nurse satisfaction and retention. Methods: A Nurse Leader Competency Assessment tool available through AONL was administered prior to and after AONL NLI training. In addition, satisfaction and engagement surveys along with organization data related to retention rates were used to compare nurse satisfaction and nurse retention before and after project implementation. Inclusion Criteria: All nurse supervisors and nurse managers in their role at the time of project implementation were included in the training. All bedside nursing staff employed at the time of project implementation were included in project surveys. Analysis: Paired sample t-tests were used to determine if nurse satisfaction and retention rates were statistically significant after AONL NLI training. Implications for Practice: Improving FNLs leadership competence should increase nurse satisfaction and retention, leading to an improvement in overall organizational metrics and outcomes.
Recommended Citation
Peoples, Kayla Nicole, "The Impact of Implementing, The American Organization for Nursing Leadership’s Nurse Leadership Institute Program for Frontline Nurse Leaders on Nurse Satisfaction and Retention" (2024). Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Projects. 80.
https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/dnp_projects/80
Rights
© 2024, Kayla Nicole Peoples