Nurse Leaders at Night:: Preparing Administrative Supervisors and Understanding the Role

Abstract

Emerging research identified key role responsibilities of administrative supervisors, nurse leaders who work evening, night, and weekend shifts, and that role specific education is lacking. The purpose of this study was to conduct an education program for administrative supervisors and describe attendees’ leadership style and job satisfaction. Administrative supervisors (n = 56) rated themselves highest in transformational leadership, even though 32% had no formal leadership training. For supervisors who worked at ANCC Magnet® hospitals (n = 33), there was a significant relationship between transformational leadership and job satisfaction. As each moment of care is of paramount importance, it is essential to support administrative supervisors with education programs to enhance outcomes.