Organizational support from executive administrators impacts leadership and longevity of academic nursing administrators
•Academic nursing administrators’ perceived their organization to be modestly supportive
•Perceptions of organizational support were consistent among associate, baccalaureate, and graduate nursing programs
AbstractIntroductionOrganizational support from executive administration can inhibit or foster success in a nursing program and impacts academic nursing administrators' effectiveness and longevity. Academic nursing administrators have expressed concerns about a lack of support and dissatisfaction with the role, therefore choosing to retire early or leave the position.
PurposeThis study investigated academic nursing administrators' perceptions of organizational support and examined if differences existed among graduate, baccalaureate, and associate degree nursing program administrators.
MethodsA quantitative, cross-sectional survey was utilized to examine 502 academic nursing administrators' perceptions of organizational support using a 10-item instrument measuring perceived organizational support. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.
ResultsAcademic nursing administrators' perceived their organization to be modestly supportive with a mean of 5.2 (SD = 1.32) on a 1–7 scale (n = 502). Additionally, perceptions of organizational support did not vary by program type, suggesting academic nursing administrators had similar levels of perceived organizational support among all types of programs.
Conclusions/implications for practiceOrganizational support is of paramount importance to the success, satisfaction, and longevity of academic nursing administrators. This study adds to the literature specific to perceived organizational support among academic nursing administrators and provides opportunities for future research.
KeywordsNursing
Education
Administrator
Deans
Directors
Perceived organizational support
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