Nurse executives' perspectives on succession planning.

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Nursing Leadership
• Organizational Development

Background:

• Succession planning is vital for organizational sustainability.
• The role of nurse executives in succession planning is under-explored.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore how nurse executives implement succession planning in diverse healthcare settings.
• To understand the personal philosophies and approaches to succession planning among nurse leaders.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative study involving interviews with six nurse executives from five different practice settings.
• Exploration of their experiences, philosophies, concepts, and approaches to succession planning.

Main Results:

• Nurse executives perceive succession planning as integral to their role.
• Despite varied methods, a consensus exists on its importance for sustaining nursing practice quality.
• The study provides practical insights into applying succession planning across different organizations.

Conclusions:

• Succession planning is a core component of the nurse executive role.
• Effective succession planning is essential for ensuring the continuity and quality of nursing care.
• Further research is recommended to deepen the understanding and application of succession planning strategies in nursing.