Shaping the Nursing Profession Postpandemic Through Reconstructed Leadership Practices

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Leadership
• Nursing Management
• Pandemic Response

Background:

• The COVID-19 pandemic presented significant challenges for executive nurse leaders.
• Ongoing pandemic-related complexities necessitate enhanced leadership skills.

Purpose of the Study:

• To offer a framework for leadership reflection for nurse executives.
• To identify lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic experience.

Main Methods:

• Utilized a role negotiation technique for leadership reflection.
• Focused on key concepts including communication, teamwork, and diversity/equity/inclusion.

Main Results:

• Identified critical areas for leadership development post-pandemic.
• Highlighted the importance of adapting practices and implementing new ideas.

Conclusions:

• Reflective practice is crucial for nurse leaders to gain wisdom and improve role competency.
• The proposed framework aids in setting priorities and advancing the nursing profession in the post-pandemic era.