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North Carolina Nurse Leader Project: A Replication Study to Assess Nurse Leadership Capacity
1Author Affiliations: Clinical Assistant Professor (Dr Williams), School of Nursing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Assistant Research Professor (Dr Li), School of Nursing, Emory University.
The Journal of Nursing Administration
|April 23, 2019
Summary
North Carolina nurse leaders are older, predominantly female, and nearing retirement, with a significant lack of succession planning in their organizations. Addressing nurse leadership capacity is crucial for future healthcare workforce needs.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Leadership
- Healthcare Management
- Workforce Development
Background:
- The Future of Nursing report emphasizes the need for nurses to lead change and advance health.
- Assessing leadership capacity is vital for the North Carolina (NC) healthcare system.
- This study addresses the call for enhanced nursing leadership in alignment with national initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the roles and demographics of nurse leaders in North Carolina.
- To identify barriers faced by nurse leaders.
- To determine the need for and current status of nurse leader succession planning in NC.
Main Methods:
- An exploratory research design was utilized.
- A survey developed by the Florida Action Coalition (56-item) was administered.
- The survey targeted active Registered Nurses (RNs) and Advanced Practice RNs in North Carolina.
Main Results:
- Nurse leaders in NC are predominantly female, white, non-Hispanic, and over 50 years old.
- A majority of NC nurse leaders plan to retire within the next decade.
- Most organizations in NC lack formal succession plans for nursing leadership positions.
Conclusions:
- There is an urgent need to prioritize the assessment of nursing leadership capacity in North Carolina.
- Proactive succession planning is essential to meet future healthcare workforce demands.
- Developing current and future nurse leaders is critical for advancing health outcomes.
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