Nurse leadership development:A qualitative study of the Dutch excellent care program

Aims To understand how nurses perceived the contributions of the Dutch Excellent Care Program, the development of nurses’ leadership, and their ability to positively influence their work environment. Background Research shows that the nursing work environment influences job satisfaction, retention, and quality of care. Many countries have created programs such as the Excellent Care Program to improve nurses’ leadership and facilitate a positive work environment. Methods A descriptive qualitative study based on 17 semistructured group interviews (participants N = 52) and directed content analys... Mehr ...