VALUE ORIENTATIONS OF SUCCESSFUL NURSE ADMINISTRATORS WITHIN ACADEMIC SETTINGS.
Contributors: University of Texas at Austin.
Published: 1984
Number of pages: 163
Subjects: Health Sciences, Nursing.
Description: This study explores the relationship between the value orientations of nursing deans in National League for Nursing accredited baccalaureate and higher degree programs and their relative success in the position. Value orientations were measured using an adaptation of Corwin's three-part Bureaucratic, Professional, and Service role conception scales. The investigator relates scores on the adapted measure, the Professional Climate Inventory, as predictors in a multiple regression analysis. In the regression analysis, the predictors were used to differentiate between those deans considered more and less successful. The level of role deprivation, as an index derived from those basic value orientations, was also conceptualized as a significant predictor. In addition, the type of initial educational preparation and kinds of work experiences obtained prior to becoming a dean were investigated to determine their significance as predictors of success in the role.

The results of the multiple regression analysis determined that the predictor variables: (1) type of initial educational preparation and kinds of work experiences obtained, (2) bureaucratic, professional, and service value orientations, and (3) level of role deprivation, were not significant discriminators differentiating among the more and less successful nursing deans.

The similarities of the sample subjects on the dimensions tested suggests that nursing deans of baccalaureate and higher degree programs are a highly homogenous group. Other possible dimensions that would serve to differentiate between the more and less successful nursing deans need to be explored. Recommendations for further study are suggested.
Notes: Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 45-07, Section: B, page: 2099.

Thesis (PH.D.)--THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN, 1984.

School code: 0227.