Vision 2020, part 2: Educational preparation for the future nurse manager

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Nursing Leadership
• Educational Needs Assessment

Background:

• Growing demand for skilled nursing leaders across all management levels.
• Previous national study (Part 1) highlighted increased need for nurse managers.
• This study focuses on Massachusetts nurse managers' perspectives.

Purpose of the Study:

• Assess current and future demand for nurse managers in Massachusetts.
• Evaluate academic preparation and continuing education needs of nurse managers.
• Propose a revised master's program curriculum in nursing management.

Main Methods:

• Second Vision 2020 survey targeting nurse managers in Massachusetts.
• Analysis of survey data on demand, preparation, and education.
• Development of a model curriculum based on findings.

Main Results:

• Identified specific educational gaps and needs for nurse managers.
• Highlighted the demand for advanced skills in healthcare leadership.
• Survey results informed curriculum revision recommendations.

Conclusions:

• Nursing management programs require curriculum updates to meet future demands.
• Effective nurse leaders need both advanced academic preparation and continuing education.
• The proposed curriculum revision aims to better prepare nurse managers for leadership roles.