Keywords

Nursing, Organizational Learning, Work Environment

Abstract

Through organizational learning, health care teams can consistently provide excellent patient care in a complex and changing environment. Nurse managers, educators, and other leaders can facilitate organizational learning within their teams by promoting certain contextual factors in the clinical work environment. This article provides an overview of contextual factors associated with organizational learning, includes practice-based examples of these factors, and offers evidence-based recommendations for creating a learning-focused work environment.

Original Publication Citation

Lyman, B., Biddulph, M. E., Horton, M. K., Hopper, V. G., Mendon, C. R., Thorum, K. C., Smith, E. L. (2021). Creating a work environment conducive to organizational learning. Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing. 52(6), 281-285. https://doi.org/10.3928/00220124-20210514-07