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Nurses report a healthy culture: Results of the Practice Environment Scale (Australia) in an Australian hospital seeking Magnet recognition
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posted on 2023-05-17, 20:03 authored by Walker, KN, Middleton, S, Rolley, J, Jed DuffThe Magnet Recognition Program requires evidence that the nursing practice environment supports staff to provide optimal care, access professional development opportunities and participate in hospital affairs. This research aimed to assess clinical nurses’ work environment at a leading private hospital in Sydney, Australia using a version of the Practice Environment Scale of the Nursing Work Index modified for the Australian context. Our results were comparable to Magnet hospitals for two subscales and significantly higher than Magnet results for the remaining three subscales and the composite scale. This was especially pleasing in relation to the hospital's preparation for Magnet recognition. Hospitals across Australasia might find administration of the Practice Environment Scale (modified for use in the Australian context) a useful exercise both as a stimulus to preparation and an indicator of readiness for Magnet recognition.
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Publication title
International Journal of Nursing PracticeVolume
16Pagination
616-623ISSN
1440-172XDepartment/School
School of NursingPublisher
Blackwell Publishing Asia Pty LtdPlace of publication
AsiaRights statement
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