Development and Psychometric Properties of Managerial Competence Scale for First-Line Nurse Managers in Indonesia

This study aimed to develop and psychometrically test the managerial competence scale for first-line nurse managers (FLNMs) in Indonesia. The scale was based on items derived from an integrative review and interviews with experts. A total of 300 FLNMs from 16 public hospitals were randomly selected for this test of psychometric properties. A principal component analysis generated seven dimensions (Leadership, Facilitating spiritual nursing care, Self-management, Staffing and professional development, Utilizing informatics, Financial management, Applying quality improvement) with 43 items as a final scale, with overall Cronbach’s a of .95 while the dimensions’ Cronbach’s a ranged from .71 to .90. The findings demonstrate that the scale is valid and reliable as a vehicle for assessment of managerial competence of FLNMs.

The instrument can be downloaded here: I-FLNMMCS

Suggested citation: Gunawan, J., Aungsuroch, Y., Fisher, M. L., & McDaniel, A. M. (2019). Development and Psychometric Properties of Managerial Competence Scale for First-Line Nurse Managers in Indonesia. SAGE Open Nursing5, 2377960819831468. [Free Download]

 

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