SAGE Open Nursing (May 2019)

Development and Psychometric Properties of Managerial Competence Scale for First-Line Nurse Managers in Indonesia

  • Joko Gunawan BNS, PhD,
  • Yupin Aungsuroch PhD, RN,
  • Mary L. Fisher PhD, RN,
  • Anna M. McDaniel PhD, RN, FAAN

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/2377960819831468
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 5

Abstract

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This study aimed to develop and psychometrically test the managerial competence scale for first-line nurse managers (FLNMs) in Indonesia. The scale was based on items derived from an integrative review and interviews with experts. A total of 300 FLNMs from 16 public hospitals were randomly selected for this test of psychometric properties. A principal component analysis generated seven dimensions with 43 items as a final scale, with overall Cronbach's α of .95 while the dimensions' Cronbach's α ranged from .71 to .90. The findings demonstrate that the scale is valid and reliable as a vehicle for assessment of managerial competence of FLNMs.