First-line Nurse Managerial Competence and Its Influencing Factors in Public Jordanian Hospitals

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Title

First-line Nurse Managerial Competence and Its Influencing Factors in Public Jordanian Hospitals

Subject

Cross-sectional studies; gender; Jordan; leadership; nursing,
supervisory

Description

Background: First-line Nurse Managers (FLNMs) occupy pivotal positions within
healthcare systems and are responsible for various administrative and caregiving
functions. While FLNMs are integral to efficient healthcare services, their
competencies and the factors influencing them still need to be explored in Jordan.
In light of the need for more research on FLNM competencies in Jordan, this study
is paramount for advancing healthcare in the country.
Purpose: This study aimed to analyze FLNM competence and its influencing
factors within the unique context of Jordan’s healthcare system.
Methods: As a cross-sectional study, this research leveraged online platforms to
distribute questionnaires to 130 FLNMs across three public hospitals in Jordan’s
central region using a random sampling method. Univariate analysis comprised
numerical data (Mean, median, mode, SD) and categorical data (percentage and
proportion). Pearson, independent t-test, and multiple linear regression were used
to analyze the data.
Results: Based on responses from 130 FLNMs, the study’s results demonstrate
their average age to be approximately 37.8 years, with a significant proportion
holding master’s degrees, indicating a highly educated cohort. Notably, many
FLNMs are charge nurses, reflecting their extensive experience and commitment to
enhancing their leadership competencies. The study found no significant correlation
between age and FLNM competencies, suggesting that competence is not solely
contingent upon years of experience or age (p>0.05). The research revealed that the
highest to the lowest significance in FLNM performance were leadership training
(b=21.15, 95% CI=7.70-34.60, p=0.002), gender-based disparities (b=16.50, 95%
CI=4.41-28.58, p=0.008) and social status (b=7.86, 95% CI=1.13-14.60, p=0.02),
respectively.
Conclusion: FLNMs exhibit high competence, influenced by leadership training,
gender disparities, and social status. The research highlights the need for tailored
training and support programs to improve the competencies of FLNMs in Jordan’s
healthcare system, highlighting gender-based differences and the need for
personalized healthcare management strategies to improve healthcare quality.

Creator

Abdulkareem S. Iblasi1

, Samer Makahleh2, Yupin Aungsuroch3, Joko Gunawan3, I Gede Juanamasta4

Source

https://doi.org/10.14710/nmjn.v14i2.58990

Date

24 August 2024

Contributor

peri irawan

Format

pdf

Language

english

Type

text

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Citation

Abdulkareem S. Iblasi1 , Samer Makahleh2, Yupin Aungsuroch3, Joko Gunawan3, I Gede Juanamasta4, “First-line Nurse Managerial Competence and Its Influencing Factors in Public Jordanian Hospitals,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed February 21, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/11271.