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Nurturing nursing's future through nurse executive partnerships
Donna M Nickitas1, Robin Keida, Kathleen M Nokes
1Hunter College, CUNY, Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing, New York, NY, USA.
Nursing Economic$
|December 14, 2004
Summary
Nurse executives can recruit future leaders by partnering with graduate students interested in nursing administration and leadership. This approach fosters mentorship and addresses the nursing shortage.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Administration
- Leadership Development
Background:
- The nursing profession faces a critical shortage, impacting healthcare delivery.
- Nurse executives must proactively address recruitment challenges.
- Graduate students represent a potential talent pool for leadership roles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To demonstrate a model for nurse executives to partner with graduate students.
- To explore strategies for recruiting nurses into administration and leadership positions.
- To foster an appreciation for the nurse educator role among future leaders.
Main Methods:
- A case example illustrating a partnership between a senior faculty member and a graduate student.
- Collaborative research conducted by the faculty member and student.
- Mentorship focused on nursing leadership and education.
Main Results:
- The partnership successfully nurtured an appreciation for the nurse educator role.
- The case example provides a replicable model for nurse executives.
- Graduate student engagement can be leveraged for leadership recruitment.
Conclusions:
- Nurse executives can effectively recruit into leadership roles through strategic partnerships with graduate students.
- Mentorship programs are vital for developing the next generation of nursing leaders.
- Proactive relationship-building with students is essential to combat the nursing shortage.