About the Author Sharon Farra, PhD, RN, CNE, CHSE, NHDP-BC, is a professor, College of Nursing and Health, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio. Sherrill Smith, PhD, RN, CNL, CNE, is dean and professor, Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing, University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming. Kristine Qureshi, PhD, RN, FAAN, CEN, PHNA-BC, is a professor and associate dean for research and global health nursing, University of Hawaii at Manoa School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene, Honolulu, Hawaii. Ann M. Stalter, PhD, RN, is a professor, College of Nursing and Health, Wright State University. For more information, contact Dr. Farra at
Nurs Educ Perspect. 2022;43(5):297-299. doi: 10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000000889. Epub 2021 Sep 21.
Academic nursing leaders faced unprecedented decision-making during the recent global pandemic. Although some universities had emergency response plans, many did not, and those that did have plans did not address the specific needs of nursing education programs. This descriptive survey study sought to describe the decision-making and response of nursing education leaders during the pandemic and provide recommendations for the future. Themes identified in the study include preparedness, emergency response, uncertainty, leadership and policy, and communication. Results of the study provide nursing program administrators with insights for preparing to lead in future emergencies.
学术护理领导者在最近的全球大流行期间面临前所未有的决策挑战。尽管一些大学有应急计划，但许多大学没有，而那些有计划的大学也没有解决护理教育计划的具体需求。本描述性调查研究旨在描述大流行期间护理教育领导者的决策和应对情况，并为未来提供建议。研究中确定的主题包括准备、应急响应、不确定性、领导和政策以及沟通。研究结果为护理项目管理人员在为未来的紧急情况做准备方面提供了一些见解。
