Abstract:Background: Perioperative nursing units are described as one of the most challenging practice environments, characterized by a distinct hierarchal culture and rapid pace. These dynamics create challenges for creating a culture of safety, where meso-level nurse leaders (MLNLs) must operate in the space between the micro level of direct patient care and the macro-level administrative priorities. Purpose: Guided by complexity leadership theory, we sought to understand the strategies MLNLs used to facilitate a cul… Show more
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