Data
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TCNA Current Innovation Projects
At the Tennessee Center for Nursing Advancement, we are committed to driving change through innovation. Our Innovation Projects bring together nurses, educators, healthcare leaders, and researchers to develop transformative solutions that enhance nursing education, workforce development, and overall healthcare excellence.
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Data Dashboards
The Tennessee Nursing Workforce & Community Health Dashboard is an interactive data tool designed to support evidence-based decision-making, strategic planning, and program development to strengthen Tennessee’s nursing workforce. The Nursing Workforce and Community Health Dashboard is a related tool specifically focusing on the Ballad Health service area, covering counties in both Tennessee and Virginia.
Instructional Videos
The topics covered include generating descriptive statistics for categorical and scale data. You will learn to create different types of charts. The course also includes conducting correlation analysis. Additionally, you will perform various types of t-tests, such as one-sample, paired samples, and independent samples. The series shows how to edit and customize SPSS output for reports. It also explains how to export data and results to other formats. You will learn to create a data codebook and set up an efficient workflow for research using SPSS.
Reports & Publications
Our reports and publications offer comprehensive analyses of workforce trends, policy recommendations, and innovations in nursing education and leadership. By leveraging research and data, TCNA supports healthcare organizations, educators, and policymakers in strengthening the nursing profession and addressing workforce challenges.
