Round 2 (n = 24) | Round 3 (n = 24) | ||||||
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PA | M | SD | PA | M | SD | ||
Influence | have transformational leadership attributes - being able to influence, being visionary and inspiring a shared vision | 100% | 1.25 | 0.53 | 100% | 1.00 | 0.00 |
have negotiation skills that generate win-win solutions | 100% | 1.21 | 0.42 | 100% | 1.17 | 0.39 | |
be politically astute - able to lobby with policy makers and influence health policy of concern to nursing profession | 100% | 1.46 | 0.66 | 92% | 1.5 | 0.78 | |
Communicate effectively | have the ability to clearly articulate health issues of concern to nursing at policy development forums/arena | 100% | 1.21 | 0.42 | 100% | 1.09 | 0.29 |
be effective communicators who are able to articulate and disseminate health policy related issues – listening, speaking, writing | 100% | 1.21 | 0.42 | 96% | 1.21 | 0.66 | |
Build relationships | have effective interpersonal skills | 100% | 1.38 | 0.50 | 100% | 1.27 | 0.46 |
be able to cultivate cordial working relationships with colleagues and others within and outside the profession, in junior and senior positions | 100% | 1.42 | 0.50 | 100% | 1.21 | 0.42 | |
be effective in collaborating and cooperating within and outside the profession | 100% | 1.33 | 0.48 | 100% | 1.29 | 0.46 | |
be team players | 100% | 1.33 | 0.48 | 100% | 1.09 | 0.29 | |
have respect for others | 100% | 1.48 | 0.67 | 100% | 1.04 | 0.21 | |
Feel empowered | be proactive and take initiative to formulate strategies of being involved at each stage of the policy development process | 100% | 1.33 | 0.48 | 100% | 1.17 | 0.39 |
have personal confidence through encouragement and a feeling of empowerment | 100% | 1.29 | 0.46 | 100% | 1.77 | 0.38 | |
be courageous in articulating health issues of concern to nursing | 100% | 1.29 | 0.46 | 100% | 1.13 | 0.34 | |
be creative | 100% | 1.26 | 0.54 | 100% | 1.22 | 0.42 | |
be motivated to participate in health policy development | 100% | 1.46 | 0.59 | 96% | 1.33 | 0.87 | |
be assertive in raising nursing concerns related to health care to policy makers | 96% | 1.38 | 0.77 | 100% | 1.09 | 0.29 | |
Professional credibility | have management skills – planning, organizing, supervising and evaluating | 100% | 1.25 | 0.53 | 100% | 1.08 | 0.28 |
be knowledgeable and competent in nursing | 96% | 1.58 | 0.97 | 100% | 1.13 | 0.34 | |
have critical thinking and problems solving skills through nurse leaders education | 96% | 1.33 | 0.70 | 100% | 1.17 | 0.39 |