Publications by authors named "Jennifer L Titzer"

Ineffective collaboration and communication contribute to fragmented patient care and potentially increase adverse events, clinical errors, and poor patient outcomes. Improving collaboration and communication is essential; however, interprofessional education (IPE) supporting this cause is not a common practice. Most often healthcare profession students are educated in profession-centered silos limiting opportunities to develop effective communication and collaboration practices.

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In light of the nursing faculty shortage, many clinical nurses are transitioning to adjunct clinical faculty roles. This transition requires formal orientation programs that are based on an established framework that links academic and practice competencies. The authors propose that linking academic and practice competencies will enhance students' education and promote patient safety.

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Objective: Perceptions of leadership and management competency after a formal nurse manager succession planning program were evaluated.

Background: A lack of strategic workforce planning and development of a leadership pipeline contributes to a predicted nurse manager shortage. To meet the anticipated needs for future leadership, evidence-based action is critical.

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Purpose: The current nursing leadership pipeline is inadequate and demands strategic succession planning methods. This article provides concept clarification regarding nurse manager succession planning.

Conclusion: Attributes common to succession planning include organizational commitment and resource allocation, proactive and visionary leadership approach, and a mentoring and coaching environment.

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