Self-Perceived Performance-Based Training Needs among Middle-level Nursing Managers' in Jordan

Abstract

Background: Nurse managers need to possess specific knowledge, skills, and attitudes to fulfill their roles and responsibilities and exemplify that they are competent to do their jobs. However, there is a paucity of data on the performance-based training needs of middle-level nurse managers within the Jordanian healthcare context. Aim: The study aimed to identify the performance-based training needs of middle-level nursing managers working in Jordanian governmental hospitals and to evaluate the differences in perceived performance-based training needs based on their socio-demographic and professional characteristics. Methods: The study utilized a descriptive cross-sectional design. The study recruited 132 nurses from three governmental hospitals in Jordan using convenience sampling. The Hennessy-Hicks Training Needs Questionnaire was used for data collection. Ethical approvals were obtained to conduct the study. Results: The study revealed high critical, skill, and training need indices. Older nurses, nurses with more experience, and nurses who worked in specialized units had significantly lower training needs than younger nurses, nurses with lesser years of experience, and nurses who worked in outpatient departments. In addition, age, gender, prior training in nursing management, and years of experience as middle-level nurse managers significantly predicted the levels of training needed. Conclusion: The findings reflected the need for training on several managerial competencies. Future research can help identify other personal and organizational factors affecting performance-based training needs.