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Chief nursing officer executive development: a crisis or a challenge?
Keville Frederickson1, Donna Nickitas
1DNS Program, The Graduate Center and Lehman College, City University of New York, New York, NY 10016, USA. Kfrederickson@gc.cuny.edu
Nursing Administration Quarterly
|September 9, 2011
Summary
Nurses are increasingly in leadership roles, requiring specialized executive development programs. Further research is needed to determine the optimal educational pathways for nurse executives, such as Chief Nursing Officers.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Administration
- Nursing Leadership
- Executive Education
Background:
- The scope of nursing responsibilities is expanding into healthcare administration and leadership.
- Nurses are assuming critical executive positions within hospital organizations.
- The evolving healthcare landscape necessitates advanced skills for nurse leaders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the need for executive development programs for nurses.
- To emphasize the importance of specific knowledge and competencies for nurse executives.
- To address the lack of standardized academic requirements for nurse executive education.
Main Methods:
- Review of current trends in nursing leadership roles.
- Analysis of the educational needs for nurse executives, including Chief Nursing Officers (CNOs).
- Exploration of potential educational pathways such as dual degrees, doctoral studies, and continuing education.
Main Results:
- Existing nursing associations have proposed curricula, but consensus on academic requirements is lacking.
- The role of the CNO is vital for hospital operations and navigating the complex US healthcare system.
- Various educational models, including MSN/MBA, PhD in nursing, continuing education, and mentoring, are suggested.
Conclusions:
- Effective preparation of nurse executives is essential for successful healthcare management.
- Further research is required to identify the most effective educational strategies for preparing CNOs.
- Standardized, comprehensive training is crucial to equip nurses for executive leadership challenges.
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