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Investigating the managerial competence of nurse managers of Hospitals of Iran University of Medical Sciences
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Maryam Moosanejad   , Marzieh Adel Mehraban , Fatemeh Ghofrani * , Shima Haghani , Kivan Moradi |
| Associate Professor, Department of Nursing Management, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , fateme.ghofrani@gmail.com |
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Abstract: (811 Views) |
Introduction: Nursing managers play a key role in healthcare organizations. The effective execution of nursing managers' roles is influenced by various factors, including managerial competence. In today's complex organizations, determining the level of competence of head nurses is essential for improving their performance.
Objective: This study aimed to determine the managerial competence of head nurses in medical centers of Iran University of Medical Sciences.
Methods: This research was a descriptive cross-sectional study. A total of 150 head nurses working in hospitals affiliated with Iran University of Medical Sciences participated in the study in 2024, utilizing a census sampling method. The data collection tools included a demographic information form and the nursing managerial competence assessment questionnaire developed by Moghadam et al. (2019). Data were analyzed using SPSS version 26, applying both descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results: The mean and standard deviation of the age of the participants in the research was )42.53±5.24( years. The average managerial competence of head nurses was reported at a high level (330.05±37.04) through self-evaluation. Among them, the organizational domain had the highest average (4.36) and the problem-solving domain (4.11) had the lowest average. There was a statistically significant relationship between the managerial competence of supervisors and passing the management course (p=0.042).
Conclusion: Head nurses in the hospitals of Iran University of Medical Sciences exhibit a high level of managerial competencies. The results indicate that participation in managerial training programs positively impacts the enhancement of managerial competencies among head nurses, particularly in the organizing domain. The role of managers is significantly important among the various factors contributing to organizational success. To develop an effective and efficient management system, it is essential to have competent and capable managers. Understanding the strengths and weaknesses in each dimension of managerial competence can empower head nurses to strengthen their capabilities, address weaknesses, and ultimately improve the quality of nursing services.
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| Keywords: administrator nurse competency, managerial competency, nursing manager competency, Nursing management |
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Type of Study: Applicable |
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Received: 2024/12/31 | Accepted: 2025/03/11 | Published: 2025/04/5
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