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Taking charge: front-line nurse leadership development.
Ruth Schwarzkopf1, Rose O Sherman, Anna J Kiger
1West Boca Medical Center, Boca Raton, FL, USA.
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
|November 15, 2011
Summary
Front-line nurses can be developed into leaders. This initiative prepared 400 charge nurses to lead change, advancing healthcare. Lessons learned can guide other organizations in nursing leadership development.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Leadership
- Nursing Professional Development
Background:
- The Institute of Medicine (2010) Future of Nursing report recommends nurses at all levels lead change.
- Traditional nursing leadership programs often overlook front-line roles, focusing on management and executive positions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a front-line leadership development initiative for charge nurses.
- To share program development, evaluation, and lessons learned for broader application.
Main Methods:
- A front-line leadership development initiative was designed and implemented.
- The program targeted 400 charge nurses within Tenet Healthcare Corporation.
Main Results:
- The initiative successfully engaged 400 charge nurses in leadership development.
- The program's development, evaluation, and lessons learned were documented.
Conclusions:
- Front-line leadership development is feasible and beneficial for advancing healthcare.
- The initiative provides a model for other organizations seeking to empower nurses in leadership roles.
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