Nurses' experiences of organizational learning.

Bret Lyman; Marisa E Biddulph; V. Grace Hopper; Julie L Brogan

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Nurses' experiences of organizational learning.

August 19, 2020

Lyman B, Biddulph ME, Hopper VG, et al. J Nurs Manag. 2020;28(6):1241-1249.

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This study used semi-structured interviews with nurses to explore their experiences with organizational learning. Thematic analyses revealed that organizational learning was more effective when closely aligned with the Organisational Learning in Hospitals model and suggests that health system leadership and nurse managers play a central role in organizational learning.

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