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A model for bridging the gap: from theory to practice to reality
Suzette Cardin1, Donna McNeese-Smith
1Graduate Nursing Administration Program, UCLA School of Nursing, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA scardin@sonnet.ucla.edu
Nursing Administration Quarterly
|June 1, 2005
Summary
Future nursing success depends on strong leadership. UCLA's Graduate Nursing Administration Program cultivates these leaders using James Kouzes and Barry Posner's exemplary leadership model.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Administration
- Nursing Leadership Development
Background:
- The nursing profession requires effective leadership for future success.
- A gap exists in preparing nurses for advanced leadership roles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline a program designed to develop future nursing leaders.
- To integrate a proven leadership model into nursing administration education.
Main Methods:
- The Graduate Nursing Administration Program at UCLA utilizes a curriculum based on James Kouzes and Barry Posner's leadership model.
- The program focuses on developing the five practices of exemplary leadership: Model the Way, Inspire a Shared Vision, Challenge the Process, Enable Others to Act, and Encourage the Heart.
Main Results:
- The program structure is designed to equip graduates with essential leadership competencies.
- Integration of the Kouzes and Posner model provides a framework for developing exemplary leadership skills.
Conclusions:
- The UCLA Graduate Nursing Administration Program offers a robust framework for preparing effective nursing leaders.
- Developing leaders skilled in the five exemplary practices is crucial for advancing the nursing profession.