A competency model for nurse executives

Abstract

Background: Nurses capable of adequately developing their competencies in the management field are essential for the sustainability of health-care organizations.Such competencies should be included in a model of specific competencies.Aim: The aim of this research is to propose a competency model for nurse executives. Methods:The Delphi method was applied to reach a consensus on the required competencies, and Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was applied to determine the construct validity and reduce the data set's dimensionality. Consensus was defined based on at least 80% of the experts agreeing with the proposed competencies. For each competency, the development levels were beginner, advanced beginner, competent, highly competent and expert.Results: From among the 51 competencies that were identified to define a model for nurse executives, decision-making, leadership and communication stood out. The PCA indicated the structural validity of the proposed model by saturation of the principal components (Cronbach's α > 0.631). Conclusion:Nurses wishing to develop their professional careers as nurse executives must first develop the competencies shown in the proposed model. Nurse executives should follow the educational programmes specified in this study, to adapt their knowledge to this role's requirements.

Predictors of Leadership Competencies Among Nurse Executives in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

“… 3 This includes knowledge of healthcare policies, regulations, quality and safety standards, and emerging trends in healthcare delivery. 3 Nurse executives must stay abreast of the changes in the healthcare landscape and understand how these changes impact their organization and the broader healthcare system. 3 Leadership is a critical competency for nurse executives, involving the ability to articulate a compelling vision, foster a positive organizational culture, empower and develop staff, and make strategic decisions that drive high quality performance and innovation.…”

“… 3 Nurse executives must stay abreast of the changes in the healthcare landscape and understand how these changes impact their organization and the broader healthcare system. 3 Leadership is a critical competency for nurse executives, involving the ability to articulate a compelling vision, foster a positive organizational culture, empower and develop staff, and make strategic decisions that drive high quality performance and innovation. 31 Nurse executives must also demonstrate emotional intelligence, resilience, and ethical decision-making in their leadership approach.…”

“…1,2 Having these leadership competencies constitutes the body of knowledge needed for nurse executives. [2][3][4] In 2005, the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) released the AONE Nurse Executive Competencies (AONE-NEC), 5 which has been utilized in academic institutions, healthcare systems, and hospital institutions throughout September 15 to 18, 2022. The face validity evaluated the appearance of the online survey in terms of consistency of style, formatting, readability, and respondents' understanding of the terminologies used in the instrument.…”

Developing a competency framework for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation nurses: A qualitative study

“…Current studies keep a focus on developing competency frameworks for nurses in different areas (Chen et al, 2021;Dijkstra et al, 2021;González et al, 2022;Xu et al, 2022). To our knowledge, generic, particular and national competency frameworks for Chinese ECMO…”

“…The nurses were expected to possess great competencies in such a complicated, high‐risk and challenging specialty. Current studies keep a focus on developing competency frameworks for nurses in different areas (Chen et al, 2021; Dijkstra et al, 2021; González et al, 2022; Xu et al, 2022). To our knowledge, generic, particular and national competency frameworks for Chinese ECMO nurses have yet to be established, which limits the group's continuing professional development.…”