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Innovation in Nursing Leadership: A Skill That Can Be Learned
Michelle Machon1, Denise Cundy, Helen Case
1Kaiser Permanente, Roseville, California (Ms Machon); UnityPoint Health, Des Moines, Iowa (Ms Cundy); and Nemours Children's Hospital, Orlando, Florida (Dr Case).
Nursing Administration Quarterly
|June 5, 2019
Summary
Nurse leaders can foster innovation by overcoming workplace barriers. A fellowship program equipped three nurse leaders with skills to implement innovative healthcare projects, enhancing leadership practices.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Leadership
- Healthcare Innovation
- Organizational Change
Background:
- Bedside nurses routinely innovate to meet patient needs.
- Transitioning to management can stifle clinical creativity due to policies and regulations.
- Nurse leaders require specific training to foster innovation within healthcare systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore how nurse leaders can integrate innovation into their leadership practices.
- To share insights from a yearlong Executive Fellowship in Innovation Health Leadership program.
- To review three distinct innovation projects undertaken by nurse leaders.
Main Methods:
- Three nurse leaders participated in the "Executive Fellowship in Innovation Health Leadership."
- Authors detail their personal journeys and the fellowship's structure and benefits.
- Case studies of three innovation projects are presented, outlining applied methodologies.
Main Results:
- A restructured support role reduced nurse manager workload in Iowa.
- A Director of Education, Practice, and Informatics enhanced senior leadership skills in California.
- A Chief Nursing Officer developed a program to cultivate innovative nurse leaders in Florida.
Conclusions:
- Participation in specialized fellowship programs can empower nurse leaders to drive innovation.
- Implementing targeted projects can address specific organizational challenges and enhance leadership capacity.
- Fostering innovation in healthcare leadership is crucial for improving patient care and operational efficiency.
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