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Competencies for Leaders in Nursing Education
Aim:
The study purpose was to identify and describe the competencies that educators need to be leaders in nursing education.
Background:
Leadership is inherent within the role of the nurse educator; however, many lack formal education in leadership and are underprepared to fully embrace the faculty leadership role. there exists a dearth of research on the competencies necessary for leaders in nursing education.
Method:
Fifteen leaders in nursing education were interviewed. Data were analyzed using an inductive iterative process. trustworthiness was established.
Findings:
Four competencies emerged: articulate and promote a vision for nursing education, function as a steward for the organization and nursing education, embrace professional values in the context of higher education, develop and nurture relationships.
Conclusion:
Leadership is an essential component of the nurse educator role. The findings provide evidence to support best practices in nursing education and to advance the science of nursing education.
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