Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners as Leaders: Perceptions, Self-Identity, and Role Congruity

Authors

Katie McDermott, Marquette University
Christine A. Schindler, Marquette UniversityFollow
Krisjon R. Olson, Medical College of Wisconsin
Tara L. Petersen, Medical College of Wisconsin

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-1-2021

Publisher

Elsevier

Source Publication

Journal of Pediatric Health Care

Source ISSN

0891-5245

Abstract

Introduction

This study aimed to gain an understanding of practicing acute care pediatric nurse practitioners’ (AC-PNPs’) perceptions of themselves as leaders in both clinical and professional contexts.

Method

This qualitative study was conducted at a midwestern quaternary care children's hospital. Cultural domain analysis, semistructured interviews, and free listing techniques were employed to identify areas of consensus and variation among a convenience sample of AC-PNPs.

Results

Findings demonstrated the AC-PNPs have a limited self-view of leadership.

Discussion

Nurse practitioners need additional leadership capacity and capability building during graduate education, the transition to practice, and throughout their careers.

Comments

Accepted version. Journal of Pediatric Health Care, Vol. 35, No. 5 (September/October 2021): 559-563. DOI. © 2021 Elsevier. Used with permission.

Recommended Citation

McDermott, Katie; Schindler, Christine A.; Olson, Krisjon R.; and Petersen, Tara L., "Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners as Leaders: Perceptions, Self-Identity, and Role Congruity" (2021). College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications. 898.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/nursing_fac/898