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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Leadership
  • Nursing Administration
  • Executive Development

Background:

  • New nurse executives face unique challenges in transitioning to leadership roles.
  • Developing critical executive competencies is essential for success in nursing leadership.
  • Self-awareness is increasingly recognized as a key component of effective leadership.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of the AONL Nurse Executive Fellowship on developing executive competencies.
  • To explore the role of self-assessment in enhancing leadership effectiveness for new nurse executives.
  • To identify common challenges faced by newly appointed nurse executives.

Main Methods:

  • The study involved participants of the AONL Nurse Executive Fellowship.
  • An in-depth, specialized assessment process was utilized.
  • Learnings were gathered from the first two cohorts of the fellowship.

Main Results:

  • The fellowship supports nurses new to executive roles in developing critical competencies.
  • The assessment process helps participants understand themselves and their leadership impact.
  • Insights gained highlight challenges for new executives and the benefits of self-awareness.

Conclusions:

  • The AONL Nurse Executive Fellowship effectively supports the development of nurse leaders.
  • Self-awareness, fostered through specialized assessments, is crucial for improving leadership performance.
  • Addressing executive challenges is facilitated by enhanced self-understanding among nurse leaders.