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Factors impacting on career progression for nurse executives
Phyllis Moran1, Christine M Duffield, Judith Donoghue
1University of Technology, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Contemporary Nurse
|August 23, 2011
Summary
Family-friendly policies, mentorship, and further education are crucial for advancing nurse executive careers in Australia. These factors support career progression for nursing leaders.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Leadership
- Healthcare Management
- Organizational Psychology
Background:
- Nurse executives play a critical role in healthcare systems.
- Understanding career progression factors is vital for retaining talent in nursing leadership.
- Research on Australian nurse executive career pathways is evolving.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine factors influencing career progression for nurse executives in Australia.
- To identify personal, work-related, and professional elements impacting advancement.
- To explore the influence of gender, location, and mentorship on executive roles.
Main Methods:
- Discursive review of recent research.
- Analysis of influencing factors on career progression.
- Consideration of demographic and support-related variables.
Main Results:
- Personal, work-related, and professional factors significantly influence career progression.
- Family-friendly policies, such as job sharing and part-time executive roles, are beneficial.
- Mentorship availability and opportunities for further education/training are vital for advancement.
Conclusions:
- Implementing supportive policies and professional development opportunities is essential for nurse executive career growth.
- Addressing factors like gender and location can further enhance career progression pathways.
- Investing in mentorship and education is key to fostering nursing leadership in Australia.
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