PREDICTORS OF FINANCIAL COMPETENCIES AMONG NURSE MANAGERS IN SAUDI ARABIA
| dc.contributor.advisor | Owaidat, Islam | |
| dc.contributor.author | Alanazi, Ali | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-07-20T06:36:36Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025 | |
| dc.description | This study aims to explore the financial competencies of nurse managers in Saudi Arabia and identify the factors that predict these competencies. The chapter begins by providing an overview of the importance of nursing in healthcare systems globally and in Saudi Arabia, followed by a discussion on the key roles and responsibilities of nurse managers, particularly in financial management. It also highlights the significance of financial competency in healthcare leadership, its development, and the consequences of its absence. The chapter concludes by addressing the research gap in financial competency studies within the Saudi context and outlines the aim, research questions, and definitions of key terms for the study. | |
| dc.description.abstract | Background: Financial competency is a critical skill for nurse managers to ensure effective resource allocation, cost control, and financial sustainability in healthcare organizations. Despite its importance, global studies reveal moderate to low levels of financial skills among nurse managers, with a notable research gap in Saudi Arabia. Aim: This study aims to identify the predictors of financial competency among nurse managers in Saudi Arabia and explore the variation in competencies based on socio-demographic, work-related, and organizational variables. Methods: A descriptive correlational, cross-sectional study design was used. A total of 211 nurse managers from public hospitals across three regions participated by completing an electronic survey. Financial competencies were measured using the Nurse Managers Competencies Instrument (NMCI). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-tests, ANOVA, Pearson correlation, and multivariate linear regression, with a significance level set at p < 0.05. Results: The overall mean NMCI score was 3.42 (SD = 0.47), indicating moderate financial competency. About 45.5% of the participants had moderate competency, 39.8% high competency, 4.3% excellent, and 10.4% low. Significant differences were found based on education level (p = 0.007), job title (p = 0.031), financial training (p < 0.001), and department turnover rate (p = 0.044). Regression analysis showed that age (p < 0.001), total nursing experience (p < 0.001), and monthly salary (p < 0.001) were strong positive predictors, while the number of dependents was a negative predictor (p = 0.002). Conclusion: Financial competencies among Saudi nurse managers were moderate, with professional experience, education, and salary being key predictors. Targeted training programs are recommended to enhance financial skills in nursing leadership. Keywords: Financial competency, Nurse managers, Predictors, Saudi Arabia, Nursing leadership | |
| dc.format.extent | 119 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14154/75900 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Saudi Digital Library | |
| dc.subject | Financial competency | |
| dc.subject | Nurse managers | |
| dc.subject | Predictors | |
| dc.subject | Saudi Arabia | |
| dc.subject | Nursing leadership | |
| dc.title | PREDICTORS OF FINANCIAL COMPETENCIES AMONG NURSE MANAGERS IN SAUDI ARABIA | |
| dc.type | Thesis | |
| sdl.degree.department | nursing | |
| sdl.degree.discipline | Nursing field | |
| sdl.degree.grantor | Alzarqa University | |
| sdl.degree.name | Master Degree nursing administration |