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Nurses Taking the Lead: A Look Back to Move Forward.
Heather V Nelson-Brantley1, K David Bailey, Joyce Batcheller
1Author Affiliations : Leadership Program Director and Assistant Professor (Dr Nelson-Brantley), University of Kansas School of Nursing, Kansas City; Chief Nursing Officer (Dr Bailey), UCLA Health Santa Monica; Executive Nurse Advisor and Adjunct Professor (Dr Batcheller), Center for the Advancement of Healthcare Professionals, AMN Healthcare & Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing, Lubbock; Associate Professor of Nursing (Dr Caramanica), University of West Georgia, Carrollton; Professor and Associate Dean (Dr Cherry), Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock; Assistant Professor-Clinical (Dr Snow), Department of Graduate Studies, Cizik School of Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and Professor and Director of Post-Master's Executive DNP and Leadership & Management MSN Programs (Dr Warshawsky), University of Central Florida School of Nursing, Orlando.
The Association for Leadership Science in Nursing (ALSN), founded in 1970, celebrates 50 years of advancing nursing leadership education and research. ALSN continues to shape graduate programs and research to enhance nursing leadership practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Leadership
- Healthcare Administration
- Graduate Education
Background:
- The Association for Leadership Science in Nursing (ALSN) was established in 1970 as the Council of Graduate Education for Administrative Nursing (CGEAN).
- ALSN has a 50-year history dedicated to the advancement of nursing leadership.
- The 2020 ALSN annual conference theme, 'A Look Back to Move Forward,' commemorated this significant anniversary.
Observation:
- The 2020 ALSN conference marked the organization's 50th anniversary.
- The conference theme highlighted the historical contributions and future direction of nursing leadership.
- Recognized the Year of the Nurse and Midwife.
Findings:
- ALSN has consistently worked to shape graduate education in nursing.
- Research in nursing leadership has been a core focus since its inception.
- The organization's longevity underscores its impact on the field.
Implications:
- Continued focus on graduate education is crucial for developing future nursing leaders.
- Ongoing research is essential for evidence-based nursing leadership practice.
- ALSN's legacy provides a foundation for future innovations in nursing leadership and administration.
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