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Succession planning in nursing education
1University of West Georgia, Carrollton, Georgia.
Nursing Outlook
|October 11, 2020
Summary
Succession planning in nursing education is emerging, with administrators identifying strategies, benefits, and challenges. Effective planning cultivates leadership skills and requires resources for future nursing leaders.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Administration
- Leadership Development
Background:
- Succession planning is an emerging concept within nursing education.
- Limited empirical evidence currently exists for its application in academic nursing settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comprehensively summarize administrators' self-reported descriptions of succession planning.
- To explore the practical implementation of succession planning within academic nursing divisions.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative descriptive methodology was employed.
- Data were gathered from administrators with direct experience in succession planning.
Main Results:
- Key themes identified include strategies for implementation, perceived advantages, and encountered obstacles.
- Participants reported benefits such as faculty growth plans and leadership development.
Conclusions:
- Succession planning fosters leadership development through mentoring and positive relationships.
- Adequate financial and human resources are crucial for developing future nursing leaders and meeting organizational needs.
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