Fostering nursing leadership: An important key to achieving sustainable development goals and universal health care

Ojemeni, Melissa T.; Karanja, Viola; Cadet, Graciela; Charles, Angeline; Dushimimana, Emmanuel; McMahon, Cory; Abbasi, Sophia; Davis, Sheila

doi:10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2019.103421

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“…Although nurses have some degree of existing knowledge and awareness of sustainability, it is crucial to assess their proficiency in environmental matters and to gauge their environmental awareness. Such an evaluation can help identify areas for improvement within clinical management units [ 20 , 33 , 36 ]. Education and training programs can effectively promote sustainable behavior among nurses, but interventions should also address the barriers they face in their attempts to implement sustainable practices [ 37 ].…”

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The environmental awareness of nurses as environmentally sustainable health care leaders: a mixed method analysis

Luque-Alcaraz,

Aparicio-Martínez,

Gomera

et al. 2024

BMC Nurs

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Background People worldwide are concerned with the possibility of climate change, microplastics, air pollution, and extreme weather affecting human health. Countries are implementing measures to reduce environmental impacts. Nurses play a vital role, primarily through Green Teams, in the process of promoting sustainable practices and minimizing the environmental footprint of health care facilities. Despite existing knowledge on this topic, assessing nurses’ environmental awareness and behavior, including the barriers they face, is crucial with regard to improving sustainable health care practices. Aim To analyze the environmental awareness and behavior of nurses, especially nurse leaders, as members of the Green Team and to identify areas for improvement with regard to the creation of a sustainable environment. Methods A sequential mixed-method study was conducted to investigate Spanish nurses. The study utilized an online survey and interviews, including participant observation. An online survey was administered to collect quantitative data regarding environmental awareness and behavior. Qualitative interviews were conducted with environmental nurses in specific regions, with a focus on Andalusia, Spain. Results Most of the surveyed nurses (N = 314) exhibited moderate environmental awareness (70.4%), but their environmental behavior and activities in the workplace were limited (52.23% of participants rarely performed relevant actions, and 35.03% indicated that doing so was difficult). Nurses who exhibited higher levels of environmental awareness were more likely to engage in sustainable behaviors such as waste reduction, energy conservation, and environmentally conscious purchasing decisions (p < 0.05). Additionally, the adjusted model indicated that nurses’ environmental behavior and activities in the workplace depend on the frequency of their environmental behaviors outside work as well as their sustainable knowledge (p < 0.01). The results of the qualitative study (N = 10) highlighted certain limitations in their daily practices related to environmental sustainability, including a lack of time, a lack of bins and the pandemic. Additionally, sustainable environmental behavior on the part of nursing leadership and the Green Team must be improved. Conclusions This study revealed that most nurses have adequate knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to environmental sustainability both inside and outside the workplace. Limitations were associated with their knowledge and behaviors outside of work. This study also highlighted the barriers and difficulties that nurses face in their attempts to engage in adequate environmental behaviors in the workplace. Based on these findings, interventions led by nurses and the Green Team should be developed to promote sustainable behaviors among nurses and address the barriers and limitations identified in this research. Graphical Abstract

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“…As Ojemeni et al (2019) discussed, leadership effectiveness in Green Teams, nursing teams and health care organizations must prioritize quality control and health care improvement to ensure sustainable development [33].…”

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The environmental awareness of nurses as environmentally sustainable health care leaders: a mixed method analysis

Luque-Alcaraz,

Aparicio-Martínez,

Gomera

et al. 2024

BMC Nurs

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“…7,10 Professional societies and associations also extend the call for targeted development of nurse leaders, asserting that advanced nurse leadership education is essential to securing robust and effective health care systems that serve all. 1,13 The International Council of Nursing (ICN) prioritized leadership capacity development for global health, including lower-resourced nations. 14,15 It is widely recognized that leadership skills are not innate and can be developed through education and ongoing refinement.…”

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“…Enriched by data and motivated by health care and academic leaders, the World Health Organization and others have recommended baccalaureate education of all nurses globally 7,10 . Professional societies and associations also extend the call for targeted development of nurse leaders, asserting that advanced nurse leadership education is essential to securing robust and effective health care systems that serve all 1,13 …”

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Developing Nursing Leadership Potential Through Education in a Low-Resource Setting

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Background: Global partnerships amplify nursing leadership capacity in low-resource countries through targeted education efforts. Purpose: We examined a nursing faculty partnership between US and Haitian universities, where Haitian faculty completed graduate-level degrees highlighting leadership and education. This marked the first time a Haitian university awarded a master's of nursing degree. Methods: Longitudinal qualitative research data collection included interviews and observations among 28 participants. Recurrent cross-sectional analysis explored themes and perceived changes in leadership behaviors. Results: Advanced professional stature, leadership as a nurse educator and in the clinical setting, transformational leadership, and challenges to leadership practice were key themes. Graduate nursing education resulted in an improved vision of nursing, increased perceptions of leadership capacities, and advanced management strategies. Conclusions: This partnership led to an Office of Nursing Education at the State University of Haiti, a milestone in the advancement of nursing in this low-resource country.

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Nurses save the planet

Norman

Griffiths

2021

International Journal of Nursing Studies

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Fostering nursing leadership: An important key to achieving sustainable development goals and universal health care

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The environmental awareness of nurses as environmentally sustainable health care leaders: a mixed method analysis

The environmental awareness of nurses as environmentally sustainable health care leaders: a mixed method analysis

Developing Nursing Leadership Potential Through Education in a Low-Resource Setting

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