Publications & Presentations
For more than 60 years, Dr. Maria W. O'Rourke's work on professional role clarity and practice has shaped the experience of healthcare providers globally. These publications and presentations are the foundation of the O'Rourke Institute.
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Publications
Nursing Outlook - 2025
Authors: Korkis, L., Murphy, T., & O'Rourke, M. W.
Professional Role-Driven Leadership Impact on Operations
Mentoring in Nursing through Narrative Stories Across the World - 2023
Authors: O’Rourke, M.W., & Loos, N.M.
Interprofessional practice: A blueprint for success
American Nurse Journal - 2021
Author: O'Rourke M.W.
Situation Specific Theories: Development, Utilization, and Evaluation in Nursing - 2021
Author: O’Rourke M.W.
Professional Role Clarity and Competency in HealthCare Staffing – The Missing Piece
Nursing Economics - 2011
Authors: O’Rourke, M.W. & White, A.
Critical Care Nursing Quarterly - 2009
Authors: Cornett, P.A., & O'Rourke, M.W.
RN’s Professional Role is Established by Law
Published in California Board of Registered Nursing, BRN Report - 2009
Author: O’Rourke, M.W.
Role-Based Nurse Managers: A Linchpin to Practice Excellence
Nurse Leader - 2007
Author: O’Rourke, M.W.
Beyond Rhetoric to Role Accountability: A Practical and Professional Model of Practice
Nurse Leader - 2006
Author: O’Rourke, M.W.
Rebuilding a Professional Practice Model: The Return of Role-Based Practice Accountability
Nursing Administration Quarterly - 2003
Author: O’Rourke, M.W.
Building Organizations to Succeed Beyond 2000 Takes Conviction
Seminars for Nurse Managers - 2001
Author: O’Rourke, M.W.
Generic Professional Behavior: Implications for the Clinical Nurse Specialist Role
Clinical Nurse Specialist - 1989
Author: O'Rourke, M.W.
Expert Power: The Basis for Political Strength
National League for Nursing - 1980
Author: O'Rourke, M.W.
A Coalition for Health Care: Bridge Between Individual Accountability and Public Policy
National League for Nursing - 1979
Author: O'Rourke, M.W.
Research
How RNs rescue patients: A qualitative study of RN’s perceived involvement in rapid response teams
Quality and Safety in Health Care - 2010
Authors: Leach, L., Mayo, A. & O’Rourke, M.W.
Presentations
TRG Conference: Empowering Leaders, Transforming Care - 2025
Presented by: Maria W. O'Rourke, PhD, RN, FAAN
20th Annual UCLA Nursing Science and Innovation Conference - 2024
Presented by: Maria W. O'Rourke, PhD, RN, FAAN
Optimizing Hospital RN Role Competency Leads to Improved Patient Outcomes
STTI Research Conference - 2013
Presented by: Lynn Forsey, PhD, RN & Maria W. O'Rourke, PhD, RN, FAAN
K.I.N.G. Research Conference: Contemporary Applications of Imogene King’s work and Related Theories Virtual Program - 2021
Presented by: Maria W. O’Rourke, PhD, RN, FAAN
