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Debra Gerardi¹

¹Debra Gerardi is president and chief creative officer of EHCCO in Half Moon Bay, CA. Contact author: debra@ehcco.com. The author has disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

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This article discusses conflict resolution strategies for nurse leaders. It is part of a series focused on leadership development and advancing nursing practice.

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Area of Science:

Nursing Leadership
Healthcare Management
Conflict Resolution

Background:

This article is part of an ongoing series on leadership.
The series is coordinated by the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE).

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight topics of interest to nurse managers.
To support emerging nurse leaders.

Main Methods:

The article draws on expertise coordinated by the AONE.
Content focuses on practical leadership topics.

Main Results:

The AONE provides resources for professional development.
The AONE advocates for nursing practice and patient care.

Conclusions:

The AONE promotes nursing leadership excellence.
The AONE influences public policy in healthcare.