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Leader development transformation in the Army Nurse Corps
Tamara S Funari1, Kathleen Ford, Bruce A Schoneboom
1Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX, USA.
U.S. Army Medical Department Journal
|November 30, 2011
Summary
The Army Nurse Corps is transforming to meet future needs by developing full-spectrum leaders. Initiatives like the Leadership Capability Map address identified gaps in leadership talent and adaptability for evolving military healthcare demands.
Area of Science:
- Military Health Systems
- Leadership Development
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- The Army Nurse (AN) Corps is undergoing a significant transformation to address current and future US Army needs.
- Key leadership gaps were identified concerning talent matching, adaptability, and flexibility for diverse and unknown missions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development of full-spectrum leaders within the Army Nurse Corps.
- To outline initiatives undertaken by the Leadership Imperative Action Team (Leader IAT) to support this transformation.
Main Methods:
- The AN Campaign Plan and balanced scorecard operational objectives guided the Leader IAT's mission.
- Analysis of identified leadership gaps informed the development of new strategies.
Main Results:
- The implementation of the AN Campaign Plan aims to ensure appropriate capability and capacity.
- Introduction of the Leadership Capability Map and other initiatives to foster leadership development.
Conclusions:
- The Army Nurse Corps is actively developing full-spectrum leaders to meet future military healthcare challenges.
- These efforts enhance the Corps' readiness and adaptability for evolving operational environments.
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