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Clinical Nurses\u27 Perceived Educational Value of Nursing Journal Clubs
No full textBackground: Evidence-based practice plays a pivotal role in modern nursing decision-making. Healthcare organizations must ensure that nurses consistently have access to and apply the most current evidence. The journal club is a key method for evidence-based education among healthcare professionals. The study aimed to evaluate the perceived educational value of journal clubs among clinical nurses.
Methods: The study used a cross-sectional descriptive survey approach. The setting included a large tertiary hospital in the western region of Saudi Arabia. A total of 208 nurses (mean age 38.9 ± 9.1 years; 88.9% female) were randomly sampled. Participants had attended an EBP workshop and at least two journal club sessions. Perceptions were assessed using the Nursing Journal Club Perception Scale (NJPS), a 15-item Likert scale. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Mann-Whitney U, Kruskal-Wallis, and Spearman’s Rho tests; p \u3c 0.05 was significant.
Findings: Overall, 208 nurses completed the survey. Almost 90% of participants agreed or strongly agreed with the educational value of journal clubs, with a median score of 61.0 (IQR 60.0–68.0). Nurses with 1–5 years of experience reported significantly lower perceived journal club value with a median of 60.0 (IQR 56.0–61.0, p = 0.0402). In comparison, nurses with 6–10 years of experience reported significantly higher perceived journal club value with a median of 62.0 (IQR 60.0–72.0, p = 0.0402) and in the clinical practice support with a median of 34.0 (IQR 32–39, p = 0.0032). No differences were noted on the research support domain (p = 0.0864).
Conclusion: This study findings align with the broader literature, indicating that journal clubs promote critical appraisal skills, support integration of evidence into practice, and encourage professional development. However, the impact of journal clubs is influenced by various contextual factors. This highlights the need and importance of targeting evidence-based practice education, mentorship, and sustained institutional support to optimize the value of journal clubs for the diverse nursing workforce
The Transformative Power of Serendipitous and Structured Mentoring: A Reflective Case Study
No full textThe value of formal mentoring in nursing noted in literature too often emphasizes goal attainment without focusing on establishing meaningful relationships. A shared value held by mentor and mentee to intentionally transform within the partnership depends on each embracing a growth mindset and vulnerability to overcome barriers to dyad development.
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The Impact of Shared Governance on Hope, Resilience, and Empowerment
No full textThe purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between hope, resilience, and empowerment in registered nurses in clinical practice. Initial results show a difference in hope, resilience and empowerment in nurses who participate in shared governance activities compared to those who do not.
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Exploring Nurse Well-Being Amid A Pandemic
No full textThe purpose of this study is to explore the current state of registered nurses’ well-being, including barriers and facilitators, in the aftermath of the peak COVID-19 pandemic.
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Hospital-based Pediatric-focused Nurse Practitioners Role Utilization: Implications for Burnout and Intention to Leave
No full textDuring this presentation, attendees will learn about the implications of hospital-based pediatric-focused NP role utilization on burnout and intent to leave, with the aim to identify opportunities for health systems to improve the work environment impacting well-being and retention.
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The Relationship Between Structurally and Psychologically Empowered Nurses and Their Burnout Levels: A Meta-analysis
No full textIt is important to create positive working conditions for nurses by creating opportunities in work environments. Empowering nurses increases quality of healthcare for patients. These research results emphasize that empowerment can be an important strategy for managers, healthcare organizations, and policymakers in reducing the burnout levels of nurses.
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Becoming a Champion for your Healthy Work Environment: An Evidence Based Design Approach
No full textFlorence Nightingale recognized the role of the built environment to support healthy work environments. Nurses today must reclaim the built environment as a part of our nursing domain and be informed about the ways in which the physical environment affects well-being. Evidence-based design can help you advocate for your HWE.
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Diabetes-Related Stigma, Hemoglobin A1C, and Psychological and Behavioral Outcomes Among Adults with Type 2 Diabetes in Ghana: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach
No full textThe findings from this grant-funded study have established a strong foundation for future research on the psychosocial aspects of diabetes care in low- and middle-income countries. Specifically, the project has generated preliminary evidence supporting the mediating role of psychological outcomes in the relationship between diabetes-related stigma and glycemic control. These results will inform the design of future longitudinal and intervention studies aimed at reducing stigma and improving mental health among people with diabetes in Ghana and across Africa. Additionally, the study has built local research capacity by training research assistants in advanced data collection and analysis methods, fostering a sustainable platform for continued behavioral and psychosocial diabetes research
Conquering Pharm Fears: NLEX Pharmacology Demystified (Session 1 of 2) [October 2025 Episode 1]
No full textPharmacology doesn’t have to be intimidating! Conquer your pharmacy fears as we demystify drug classifications, mechanisms of action, and nursing considerations. You’ll learn proven strategies to tackle medication questions with confidence, reduce test anxiety, and raise your exam performance. This is part 1 of our comprehensive pharmacology mastery series
Preventing Aggression in a Pediatric Inpatient Unit: A Best Practice Implementation Project
No full textBackground: In pediatric settings, there has been an increase in patients with mental health problems, who experience aggressive and threatening behavior toward the clinical care staff. Without proper policies, education, and means to identify patient triggers for aggressive behavior, nurses are unable to safely care for these children and are at risk of being injured during aggressive outbursts. The objective of this project was to promote evidence-based practices regarding the prevention and management of aggression in hospitalized pediatric patients in medical-surgical units.Methods: Using the JBI Evidence Implementation framework, this project sought to optimize compliance with best practices for early identification and management of aggressive behaviors in pediatric inpatient units. Three barriers to best practice were identified after a baseline chart audit including the lack of an organizational policy to prevent and manage aggressive behavior, the lack of identification of triggers that precipitate aggressive behavior, and the lack of utilization of an aggression prevention care plan. To address these barriers the team created a unit protocol for prevention and management of aggression, an easy way to document triggers, and a general pediatric aggression care plan.Lessons Learned: Continuing education and ongoing refreshers can affect the quality of patient care and outcomes by offering occasions to improve or strengthen knowledge. There is still much work to be done at an organizational level to develop a policy, adopt more formal tools/resources, and provide formal training.Conclusions: A new care plan was created and is helpful for nursing staff in caring for aggressive patients. Shared knowledge of triggers can be profound in preventing aggressive outbursts and staff injuries. However, formal training and risk assessment tools need to be adopted to truly support evidence-based practices. Continued nursing education is essential and should continue to be supported, utilized, and encouraged by the entire organization