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Transparency: an essential ingredient to a successful deanship
Carole A Kenner1, Jana L Pressler
1School of Nursing, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA. c.kenner@neu.edu
Nurse Educator
|October 26, 2011
Summary
New nursing deans often lack preparation for their roles. This article offers practical survival tips for academic nursing leadership, covering contracts, faculty lines, team building, and organizational agility.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Leadership
- Academic Administration
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Many newly appointed nursing deans lack adequate preparation.
- Transitioning into academic executive roles presents unique challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide practical guidance for new and aspiring nursing deans.
- To share survival strategies based on experienced deans' insights.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative insights from two experienced nursing deans.
- Discussion of common challenges faced by academic nursing leadership.
Main Results:
- Key areas addressed include contract negotiation, faculty line acquisition, team building, employee management, and organizational adaptability.
- Strategies are offered to navigate the complexities of academic nursing leadership.
Conclusions:
- New nursing deans can benefit from practical, experience-based advice.
- Proactive strategies are essential for effective leadership in evolving healthcare and academic environments.
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