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Mary Rich1, Bettyann Kempin, Mary Jo Loughlin
1Author Affiliations: Senior Nurse Executive (Ms Rich), Clinical Services, Summit Medical Group & Summit Health Management, Berkeley Heights; Assistant Vice President (Ms Kempin), Medical Surgical Services, The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood; Administrative Director (Ms Loughlin), Maternal Child Health and Critical Care, Hunterdon Medical Center, Flemington; Assistant Nurse Manager (Ms Vitale), Labor and Delivery, Saint Peter's University Hospital, New Brunswick, and Director, Meridian Health Ann May Center for Nursing and Allied Health, and Chair (Dr Wurmser), Georgian Court-Meridian Health School of Nursing, Neptune, New Jersey; and Senior Communications Specialist (Ms Thrall), American Organization of Nurse Executives, Chicago, Illinois.
Nurse leaders need support programs for career advancement. The Organization of Nurse Executives of New Jersey (ONE NJ) created a successful mentorship program, boosting nursing leadership in New Jersey.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Leadership
- Professional Development
Background:
- Nurse leaders require robust support systems for career progression.
- Developing effective support programs is crucial for the future of nursing.
- Challenges exist in providing adequate advancement opportunities for nurse leaders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the establishment of a mentorship program by the Organization of Nurse Executives of New Jersey (ONE NJ).
- To highlight the program's contribution to advancing nursing leadership within New Jersey.
- To acknowledge the recognition received by ONE NJ for its mentorship initiative.
Main Methods:
- The article details the conceptualization and implementation of a mentorship program.
- Focuses on the strategic development of leadership support within a professional nursing organization.
Main Results:
- The ONE NJ mentorship program has demonstrably contributed to the advancement of nursing leadership in New Jersey.
- The program's success was recognized with the 2014 American Organization of Nurse Executives Chapter Achievement Award.
Conclusions:
- Mentorship programs are vital for developing and advancing nurse leaders.
- The ONE NJ model offers a successful framework for nursing leadership development.
- Investing in leadership support is essential for the nursing profession's future growth.
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