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Anh N Tran1, Brenda Nevidjon, Anne Derouin
1Anh N. Tran, PhD, MPH, is Vice Chief of Education, Division of Community Health, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina. Brenda Nevidjon, MSN, RN, FAAN, is Chief Executive Officer, Oncology Nursing Society, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Anne Derouin, DNP, PNP-PC, FAANP, is Associate Professor, Duke University School of Nursing, Durham, North Carolina. Sarah Weaver, MPH, is Training Coordinator, Division of Community Health, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina. Michael Bzdak, PhD, is Executive Director, Global Community Impact, Johnson & Johnson, New Brunswick, New Jersey.
This nurse leadership program equips advanced practice nurses with skills to create innovative care models for better population health. It focuses on leadership development and strategies for mentoring future nurse leaders.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Leadership
- Population Health Management
- Healthcare Innovation
Background:
- Advanced practice nurses often hold professional development roles.
- There is a need for innovative care models to improve population health.
- Effective leadership is crucial for implementing healthcare changes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight leadership development outcomes of nurse participants in a leadership program.
- To identify strategies for educating and mentoring emerging nurse leaders.
- To support the creation and implementation of innovative care models.
Main Methods:
- A year-long nurse leadership program.
- Education, mentoring, and guidance provided to participants.
- Focus on developing innovative models of care.
Main Results:
- Program participants demonstrated leadership development.
- Strategies for educating and mentoring nurse leaders were identified.
- The program facilitated the creation of innovative care models.
Conclusions:
- Nurse leadership programs are effective in developing leaders.
- Mentorship and education are key to fostering nurse leadership.
- Innovative care models can be successfully implemented through strong nursing leadership.
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