The nurse influencer: A concept synthesis and analysis

Abstract

Aim The purpose of this paper is to provide a clear definition of the concept of a nurse influencer. Background While the nursing profession is known for caring, advocacy, and trustworthiness, the nurse influencer is an emerging concept in health care. Clarification of this concept is essential to understand the necessary characteristics and potential opportunities for the nurse influencer. Methods Walker and Avant's method of concept synthesis and analysis was used. Results With time, self‐efficacy, and a measurable intention, a nurse can become a nurse influencer. A nurse influencer is a nurse who has a platform to affect change through demonstrating integrity, a dedication to learning, and excellent communication of ideas and information. In addition to creating change, the nurse influencer may also disseminate knowledge and generate empowerment for themselves and others. Conclusion This concept analysis, the first focusing on the nurse influencer, provides an explanation of this concept and a concept map of the nurse influencer's attributes and contributions.

Nursing Professional Development Practitioners’ Self-Perceived Influence

“…In their concept analysis of the nurse influencer, Gentry and Prince-Paul (2021) found critical traits of a nurse influencer: integrity, good communication skills, willingness to learn, nursing credentials, and “a platform to reach their target audience.” They acknowledge that these attributes are consistent with the Adams Influence Model, which additionally considers authority and status as key components of influence (Adams & Erickson, 2011). The Adams Influence Model is the conceptual model used for the development of the Leadership Influence Over Professional Practice Environments Scale and the Leadership Influence Self-Assessment designed to measure influence in nursing leaders (Adams & Natarajan, 2016; Adams et al, 2013; Ducharme et al, 2017; Shillam et al, 2018).…”

“…Influence became a component of the Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Specialist Practice Model in 2010 (American Nurses Association & National Nursing Staff Development Organization, 2010) and has remained an integral concept in subsequent editions of the NPD scope and standards (Harper & Maloney, 2016, 2022). Despite the centrality of influence in nursing practice, little is known about nursing influence (Gentry & Prince-Paul, 2021).…”

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“…At present, nurses embody an amalgamation of these descriptions, widely considered as nurturing, hardworking and caring for those who cannot do so for themselves. Therefore, the charismatic leader may be associated with the "influencer", which has long been used to describe a person who inspires or guides the actions of others [4,5]. The word "influence" is defined as having a tangible or intangible effect on something or someone else.…”