Leadership competencies of first-line nursemanagers: a quantitative study
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Date
2022
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Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited
Abstract
Purpose – This paper aims to examine the leadership competencies of first-line nurse managers (FLNMs) at
the unit level in the eastern region of Ghana.
Design/methodology/approach – The paper is a quantitative cross-section design.
Findings – Nurse managers exhibited a moderate level of knowledge and ability to apply leadership
competencies. Gender, rank, qualification, professional experience, management experience and management
training jointly predicted the leadership competencies of FLNMs [(R2 = 0.158, p = 0.016]. However, only
management training was a significant predictor in the model.
Practical implications – Inappropriate leadership competencies have severe consequences for patients
and staff outcomes. This situation necessitates a call for a well-structured program for the appointment of
FLNMs based on competencies.
Originality/value – This study is the first in Ghana which we are aware of that examined the leadership
competencies at the unit level that identifies predictors of leadership competencies.
Description
Research Article
Keywords
Leadership competencies, Nurse managers, First-line nurse managers