Prevalence, associated factors, and nursing practice-related outcomes of workplace violence towards nursing students in clinical practice: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

OBJECTIVES: To estimate the prevalence of Workplace violence (WPV) among nursing students in clinical practice, and examine the associated factors and nursing practice-related outcomes. DESIGN: A systematic review and meta-analysis. REVIEW METHODS AND DATA SOURCES: A comprehensive literature search was performed in nine databases from inception to Mar 2023. Two researchers independently screened studies, extracted data and assessed the quality of included studies. The random-effects model was used to estimate the pooled prevalence of WPV. Separate analyses were conducted by WPV type and source. RESULTS: 57 studies involving 23,451 nursing students were identified. The overall prevalence of WPV experienced and witnessed by nursing students was 45.37 % and 53.76 %, respectively, and 13.73 % were unsure if they had WPV. Psychological violence was the most prevalent form of WPV, but the prevalence of WPV also varied by setting and source, with obstetrics and gynaecology (41.25 %) being the most common settings and patients and their relatives (50.80 %) being the most common sources. When exposed to WPV, 65 % of nursing students did nothing except keep quiet, and 74 % did not report it. Concerning the associated factors of WPV, there were few reports on patient-related factors, and the selected studies focused primarily on nursing student- and occupational-related factors. Regarding nursing practice-related outcomes, WPV had a predominantly negative impact on nursing students' professional practice, but it also had a certain motivating effect. CONCLUSIONS: This meta-analysis estimates the global prevalence, associated factors, and nursing practice-related outcomes of WPV among nursing students. The findings confirm the high prevalence of WPV; therefore, schools and institutions should prioritize WPV education and training. The hospital should then formulate WPV laws and regulations, enhance the WPV reporting procedure, and protect the rights and interests of nursing students. Finally, hospital administrators should employ individualized intervention strategies for nursing students based on the variables that affect them.

Men in Female-Dominated Nursing Specialties.

While numbers of men in the nursing profession have slowly increased, men in female-dominated specialty areas have not changed. Male nurses and nursing students encounter gender bias and discrimination in certain specialty nursing environments. This has implications for the quality of care provided, parental engagement, and job satisfaction. By diversifying the nursing workforce, there is a potential to enhance patient comfort, improve satisfaction, and promote a more inclusive, creative, and patient-focused health care environment.

Strategies to Increase Nursing Certification: A Progressive Care Certification for Nurses-Pathway for Success.

Nursing specialty certification is essential for delivering competent patient care based on evidence and improving outcomes. Certification enhances nurses' professional growth, promotes satisfaction, and creates stability in an organization. Nurses value certification, but certain barriers hinder them from taking the certification examination. This article describes strategies incorporated by a nursing professional development specialist to increase nurses' participation in the Progressive Care Certification for Nurses review course, certification success, and retention in the organization.

Empowering Nurses Through Peer-Led Instruction to Increase Specialty Certification Rates.

Nursing specialty certification is an organizational, nursing, and professional goal for many stakeholders. Several types of review courses are available to support nurses. A peer-led certification review course was designed and implemented for medical/surgical and telemetry nurses. The peer-led instruction was the crux of empowering nurses to achieve certification. Assessment of the intervention was measured by quantitative data on pass rates. Evaluative information was gathered from the participants. Certification rates increased for applicable units.

The 2022 Certified Flight Registered Nurse Pulse Survey.

OBJECTIVE: The Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) credential independently validates a registered nurse's advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities in the unique specialty of flight nursing. Introduced in 1993 and celebrating its 30th anniversary in July 2023, the CFRN is held by over 5,500 registered nurses. The purpose of the 2022 CFRN pulse survey was to better understand the ways CFRN-certified registered nurses value this national flight nursing specialty credential. The CFRN survey is a companion to the 2022 Certified Transport Registered Nurse pulse survey, which focused on the Certified Transport Registered Nurse critical care ground transport nursing credential. METHODS: The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing e-mailed individuals in its database of CFRN credential holders and asked them to respond to a 14-question online survey between October 17, 2022, and November 8, 2022. Participation in the survey was voluntary. Of the 5,275 verified CFRN holders who received the survey, 992 responded, for a response rate of 18.8%. The survey instrument included discrete field and open-ended questions. Data were deidentified for analysis, and institutional review board exemption was received. Counts and percentages were reported, and descriptive statistics were used. RESULTS: The highest percentage of flight nurses who responded have more than 10 years of experience in flight nursing (35.3%) and are employed by a stand-alone transport program (42.7%). Flight nurses reported they spent a mean of 70% of their work hours transporting via rotor wing aircraft, with a predominantly adult patient population. The top perceived benefits of being a CFRN-certified nurse were a sense of accomplishment and pride (90.7%) followed by flight physiology knowledge (85.4%), flight nursing clinical knowledge (83.4%), and confidence as a flight nurse (80.6%). CONCLUSION: The 2022 CFRN pulse survey identified current CFRN demographics, practice environments including transport percentage by mode and patient population types, and perceived benefits of the CFRN credential. The findings suggest CFRNs are very experienced, provide care for patients across the age continuum, and perceive multiple intrinsic and extrinsic benefits of CFRN certification, all of which are essential to safe, evidence-based advanced nursing practice in the unique, complex, autonomous, and dynamic flight environment.

Propuesta de modelo para la enfermera de práctica avanzada / Proposal of a model for advanced practice nurses

La propuesta que se presenta es fruto, por un lado, de los resultados del proyecto “IPACAT22: Consenso sobre los aspectos clave del modelo de la práctica avanzada en Cataluña”, realizado con la participación de 24 enfermeras representantes de asociaciones científicas enfermeras o multidisciplinares de Cataluña. Por otro lado, es también fruto del apasionante, relevante y a veces difícil debate entre los miembros del equipo con diferentes trayectorias profesionales y distintos puntos de vista que enriquecen el objetivo común. Es oportuno presentar los resultados del debate, basados en el rigor, y los resultados de los proyectos de investigación por la mejora y el avance de la enfermera de práctica avanzada. Este debate también desempeña un rol importante en el entorno profesional para ejercer un liderazgo efectivo en las organizaciones y en el sistema de salud. Estamos convencidas de que este documento puede ser un punto de partida para configurar el modelo de la enfermera de práctica avanzada en nuestro contexto.(AU)

The proposal presented is the result, on one hand, of the outcomes of the Project “IPACAT22: Consensus on the key aspects of the model for advanced practice in Catalonia”, prepared with the participation of 24 nurses representing multidisciplinary or nursing scientific associations of Catalonia. On the other hand, it is also the result of the exciting, relevant, and sometimes difficult discussion among the team members with different professional careers and point of views which enhance the common objective. It is appropriate to present the outcomes of this discussion, based on rigour and results of the research projects for the improvement and progress of advanced practice nurses. This discussion also represents a major role in the professional setting, to conduct an effective leadership in organizations and the health system. We are convinced that this document can be a starting point to set up the model for the advanced practice nurse in our setting.(AU)

[The specialized precariousness nursing team]. / L'équipe spécialisée de soins infirmiers précarité.

After winning a call for projects from the Hauts-de-France Regional Health Agency, the Anne Morgan Medical and Social Association (AMSAM) opened a new activity in January 2022 with the specialized precariousness nursing care team (Essip). The team is made up of nurses, care assistants and a psychologist, and operates in the 549 municipalities that make up the Laon - Château-Thierry - Soissons area (02). Hélène Dumas, Essip's nurse coordinator, explains how her team is organized to deal with profiles that are radically different from what the nursing world is used to.

Contributions of Advanced Practice Nursing to Primary Health Care: A Scoping Review / Contribuições das práticas avançadas de enfermagem na atenção primária à saúde: scoping review / Aportes de la enfermería de práctica avanzada a la atención primaria de salud: revisión de alcance

Objective: To map the contributions and strategies to implement advanced practice nursing in primary health care. Materials and methods: This scoping review was carried out following the guidelines of the Joanna Briggs Institute in six databases, namely: LILACS, MEDLINE, WoS, Embase, CINAHL, and Scopus, in addition to a bibliographic repository. A total of 3,076 studies were found, from which 12 were selected. Results: The contributions mentioned by the studies regarding advanced practice nursing were divided into three subcategories, as follows: care, educational or management, and preventive practices. They concern autonomy, specialized clinical skills, therapeutic counseling, and patient-centered interaction. Some strategies to implement advanced practice are related to continuing education, practice management, self-care, and disease management. Conclusions: There is a need to improve strategies for advanced practice nursing, especially in primary care, to address gaps in specialized care, the development of indicators, and therapeutic objectives.

Objetivo: mapear as contribuições e as estratégias para implementar as práticas avançadas de enfermagem na atenção primária a saúde. Materiais e método: trata-se de uma scoping review, realizada conforme as recomendações do Instituto Joanna Briggs, em seis bases de dados: Lilacs, Medline, WoS, Embase, Cinahl e Scopus, além de um repositório bibliográfico. Foram encontrados 3076 estudos, dos quais 12 foram selecionados. Resultados: as contribuições apontadas pelos estudos a respeito da prática avançada de enfermagem foram divididas em três subcategorias: práticas assistenciais, educativas ou de gestão e preventivas. Elas versam sobre autonomia, habilidades clínicas especializadas, aconselhamento terapêutico e interação centrada no paciente. Algumas estratégias para efetivar práticas avançadas relacionam-se à educação continuada, à gestão da clínica, ao autocuidado e ao manejo de doenças. Conclusões: diante do exposto, observa-se a necessidade de aprimorar estratégias voltadas à prática avançada de enfermagem especialmente no âmbito da atenção primária com vistas a sanar lacunas para um atendimento especializado, formulação de indicadores e metas terapêuticas.

Objetivo: mapear los aportes y las estrategias para implementar la enfermería de práctica avanzada en la atención primaria de salud. Materiales y método: se trata de una revisión de alcance, realizada conforme a las recomendaciones del Instituto Joanna Briggs en seis bases de datos: LILACS, MEDLINE, WoS, Embase, CINAHL y Scopus, además de un repositorio bibliográfico. Se encontraron 3076 estudios, de los cuales se seleccionaron 12. Resultados: los aportes enumerados en los estudios respecto a la enfermería de práctica avanzada se dividieron en tres subcategorías: prácticas asistenciales, educativas o de gestión y preventivas, las cuales versan sobre la autonomía, las habilidades clínicas especializadas, el asesoramiento terapéutico y la interacción centrada en el paciente. Algunas estrategias para implementar la práctica avanzada se relacionan con la educación continua, la gestión de la práctica, el autocuidado y la gestión de enfermedades. Conclusiones: se observa la necesidad de perfeccionar estrategias direccionadas a la enfermería de práctica avanzada, en especial en el marco de la atención primaria, con el fin de cerrar brechas en atención especializada, formulación de indicadores y metas terapéuticas.