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Shared leadership: taking flight.

Shelley Watters1

  • 1University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Shadyside, 5230 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, USA. watterssr@upmc.edu.

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Implementing a shared leadership model in nursing improves the work environment, leading to reduced staff turnover and better patient care. This approach fosters a culture of nursing excellence and enhances patient satisfaction.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Nursing Leadership
  • Organizational Psychology

Background:

  • Nursing leaders face ongoing challenges in optimizing the work environment.
  • A positive work environment is crucial for nursing excellence and patient care.
  • Shared leadership models are increasingly explored to address these challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the key principles of shared leadership in nursing.
  • To examine the implementation of a shared leadership model in a medical center.
  • To assess the impact of shared leadership on nursing work environment and patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of key principles of shared leadership.
  • Implementation of a shared leadership model within a healthcare organization.

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    • Shared leadership serves as a catalyst for positive change in nursing.
    • Instituting shared leadership promotes a culture of nursing excellence.
    • The model positively impacts key organizational metrics and patient care.