Abstract

The purpose of this study was to identify and describe competencies and leadership characteristics of Army Adult Medical-Surgical Critical Care Head Nurses. A qualitative, exploratory descriptive research design was used in this study to learn from 31 research participants consisting six Army Chief Nurses, seven Army Critical Care Head Nurses and 18 Army Critical Care Staff Nurse. Analysis was completed using content analysis.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 3287873; ProQuest document ID: 304346157. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Roy A. Harris, COL USA-R, RN, PhD, MSS, MSN, MA

Sigma Membership

Gamma Alpha

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Descriptive/Correlational

Research Approach

Qualitative Research

Keywords:

Critical Care Nurses, Leadership, Positive Work Environment

Advisor

James D. Vail

Second Advisor

Jeanne Sorrell

Third Advisor

Kathy Rowan

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

George Mason University

Degree Year

2007

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2023-01-31

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