Jan Jones-Schenk

Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 2020-02-01

The beginning of a new decade is a time for reflection and goals. This is a good time to develop a leadership plan that combines the leadership focus for the new year and how to create a culture of fun. Leading is a complex and challenging experience and responsibility, but it can also be fun and rewarding. Aligning new leadership priorities to creating a culture that is engaging and enjoyable could make 2020 a new decade of leadership. 

WGU Texas Blog, 2018-05-01

As we approach National Nurses Week, I feel immense pride in my profession. This year’s theme, Nurses: Inspire, Innovate, Influence, brings to mind many significant nurse leaders, starting with the pioneer of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale, to present-day nurse leaders like Linda Knodel, Dr. Beverly Malone, and Dr. Maggie McClure. These healthcare pioneers challenge each of us to be bold, raise our voices, and take the initiative to help improve patient care.

The Night Owl Blog, 2018-04-26

In a previous blog post, we discussed how role models and mentors can be very effective guides on your healthcare leadership journey. It’s wise to identify contemporary healthcare leaders you admire and follow their careers, read their articles, and observe the choices they make. We showcased several nurse leaders who have utilized mentors to build their careers. In this blog post, we’ll identify several organizations that encourage, coach, and train future nurse leaders, and value nurses’ opinions and expertise. These organizations are designed to support and develop leaders from within the nursing community, while positively impacting healthcare outcomes for all.

PR Newswire, 2018-03-08

Western Governors University's (WGU) Master of Health Leadership (MHL) program has been realigned to meet today's health leadership needs, enabling graduates to lead organizations in delivering the right support at the right time. The MHL provides skills and tools in innovative and value-based care delivery, as well as managing change related to Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and other new health initiatives.

HealthLeaders, 2017-04-18

Educational debt is a leading factor in nurses' decisions about academic progression, study data shows. Mentoring students about financial matters such as responsible borrowing may help.

The Night Owl Blog, 2014-03-17

Over one million working registered nurses working in America do not have their B.S. in Nursing degree. WGU's National Director of Nursing, Dr. Jan Jones-Schenk's article in this month's Journal of Professional Nursing describes how WGU's unique model offers another way to provide academic progression for working nurses to decrease that number—a move that will help close a critical gap in America's healthcare system.

The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
Dr. Jan Jones-Schenk
2019-03-01

The evidence is growing that social and emotional skills are better predictors of academic and career success than IQ. The brain, once believed to be hard-wired during childhood, has been found to be neuroplastic throughout the life span. Understanding the elements of social and emotional learning is a critical competency for all educators seeking to foster academic and career success for their students.

Journal of Nursing Administration
Dr. Jan Jones-Schenk
2018-11-01

In 2011, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Center to Champion Nursing in America set a course to address the recommendations of the Institute of Medicine's Future of Nursing report. In response, the Academic Progression in Nursing (APIN) provided national leadership for advancing nursing academic progression. A new entity, the National Progression in Nursing Education Collaborative, has formed to continue the important work started by APIN.

The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
Dr. Jan Jones-Schenk
2017-08-01

Managing change is a regular part of the role of professional development leaders. This overview of a model for change management includes the review of a tool leaders can use with their teams for understanding, discussing, and reflecting on change. Kotter's change model emphasizes t he importance of personal empowerment within t he process. Effective change agents recognize the value of diverse teams, different ways of thinking, and the transformative nature of change.

Nurse Education Today
Jan Jones-Schenk, Mary G.Harper
2014

Predicting potential student success is of great interest to nursing educators and academic administrators alike. Cumulative grade point average (CGPA) has traditionally been used to screen nursing program candidates, but CGPA itself has shown to have no statistically significant predictive value and may in fact screen out individuals who possess social intelligence attributes that are essential for success in nursing practice. The purpose of this study is to determine if students whose emotional intelligence characteristics meet or exceed those of successful staff nurses are more likely to be successful in a baccalaureate nursing program.

The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
Mary G. Harper, PhD, RN-BC; Jan Jones-Schenk, BSN, MNA, NE-BC
2012

This study investigated the emotional intelligence (EI) profile of successful staff nurses to examine correlations among EI and demographic variables.

Nursing Management
Jones-Schenk, Jan
2001

Discover the draws of Magnet status, from significantly improved patient outcomes and nurse recruitment and retention to decreased levels of workplace injuries and burn out.

The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
Dr. Jan Jones-Schenk
2019-04-09

The McKinsey consulting group reports data that 70% of all change management efforts fail. A 30% success rate is troubling, particularly when considering the associated costs in the form of loss of competitive position, confidence of the workforce in leadership, and quality improvements and anticipated costs reductions. The ADKAR Model offers a contemporary set of tools to more effectively address change.