Clinical
Our clinical nursing articles aim to inform and educate nurse practitioners and students. This is achieved through the publication of peer-reviewed, evidence-based, relevant and topical articles.
Exploring the role of communication in effective nurse leadership and patient care
Why you should read this article: • To recognise effective communication as a vital aspect of nurse leadership and safe patient care • To refresh your knowledge of different forms of communication • To read some practical examples of how to enhance your team members’ communication skills Nurses have to be aware of their personal responsibility to demonstrate effective leadership and thereby contribute to safe and effective patient care. One of the primary skills that nurses can use to become effective leaders is communication. This article explores how communication is a vital tool in enabling nurse leaders to motivate their team members and advocate for patients. The author details some of the essential communication skills that nurses require if they are to promote person-centred care and explores the often-neglected areas of non-verbal and written communication. By possessing a full range of communication skills, nurses can empower themselves to lead clinical teams and advocate for patients.
Investigating the relationship between nurses’ workplace behaviour and perceived levels...
Why you should read this article: • To recognise the principal components of ethical leadership • To be aware of what constitutes deviant workplace behaviours • To enhance your understanding of the relationship between deviant workplace behaviours and ethical leadership in managers Background There is increasing research interest in the relationship between ethical leadership and deviant workplace behaviour. Ethical leadership encompasses altruism, courage, ethical orientation, integrity and fairness. Examples of deviant workplace behaviours include theft, fraud, sabotage, assault, abuse, manipulation and bullying. It appears that when leaders are fair and emphasise ethical conduct, followers are less inclined to engage in deviant workplace behaviour. Aim To investigate the relationship between nurses’ self-rated levels of deviant workplace behaviour and perceived levels of ethical leadership in managers. Method For this descriptive correlational study, 355 nurses from one university hospital in Egypt responded to an online questionnaire comprising the Ethical Leadership Scale and the Workplace Deviance Behavior Scale. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to explore results and examine the relationships between study variables. Results There was a statistically significant negative relationship between respondents’ self-rated levels of deviant workplace behaviour and their perceptions of levels of ethical leadership in managers. The results appeared to confirm previous research. Nurses who feel that they are treated fairly by their managers tend to have positive attitudes towards work, colleagues and management. Conclusion Ethical leadership on the part of managers is a significant determinant of nurses’ behaviour in the workplace and should therefore be fostered by healthcare organisations.
A research internship scheme for nurses and its wider implications for clinical managers
Managers should help enable the development of a nursing and midwifery workforce engaged with research
Mapping ward managers’ core competencies using the Balanced Scorecard model
A strategic map of the role can help measure performance and provide a benchmark to improve competencies
Relationships between stress, resilience and job performance among nurses in Jordan
Study shows mitigating stressors could enhance nurses’ resilience and improve patient care
Improving nurses’ digital literacy and engagement through a data-driven education model
The model aimed to develop nurses’ digital skills and increase engagement with digital workflows
Exploring the benefits of master’s level education
How a master’s degree can improve patient outcomes and nurses’ career development
Apprentice nursing associates' experiences of home placements in primary or social...
The factors that may support or hinder apprentice nursing associates’ professional development
Factors influencing early career nurses to adopt leadership roles: a literature review
Approaches organisations can use to encourage nurses to undertake leadership roles
Digital technology and skills among newly registered nurses and clinical managers
Organisational barriers, notably in training, must be addressed to fully adopt digital technology
Facilitating international students’ learning during placements
A study looked at language, culture and the need to support students, practice assessors and supervisors
Supporting nurse degree apprentices: advice for higher education institutions and...
How employers, HEIs and apprentices can work together to improve the apprenticeship experience