Optimizing Nurse Engagement: Using Liberating Structures for Nursing Professional Practice Model Development

J Nurs Adm. 2020 Sep;50(9):468-473. doi: 10.1097/NNA.0000000000000918.

Abstract

Nurse leaders seek effective strategies to engage nurses in decision-making when striving for clinical excellence. When leaders cultivate safe environments, nurses are encouraged to discover new knowledge and innovations. In our institution, nurse leaders designed a systematic guide using Liberating Structures to empower nurses to develop a professional practice model.

MeSH terms

  • Clinical Competence
  • Humans
  • Leadership*
  • Models, Nursing*
  • Nurse Administrators* / organization & administration
  • Nurse Administrators* / psychology
  • Organizational Culture*
  • Professional Practice*
  • Staff Development / organization & administration*