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Barbara J Patterson1, Janice Brewington, Anne Krouse
1About the Authors Barbara J. Patterson, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN, is distinguished professor and associate dean for scholarship and inquiry, Widener University School of Nursing, Chester, Pennsylvania. Janice Brewington, PhD, RN, FAAN, is chief program officer and director, Center for Transformational Leadership, National League for Nursing, Washington, DC. Anne Krouse, PhD, MBA, RN-BC, is dean and professor, Widener University School of Nursing. Meg Hall, PhD, RN, is assistant professor, Widener University School of Nursing and staff RN, Einstein Medical Center Montgomery, Norristown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Patterson, editor of Nursing Education Perspectives , did not participate in the review or decision for this article. The authors wish to express thanks to all of the nurse leaders who participated in this study. Without a desire to develop their leadership abilities, this study would not have been possible. For more information, contact Dr. Patterson at bjpatterson@widener.edu .
Coaching significantly enhances leadership development for aspiring nurse faculty and administrators. This strategy fosters self-reflection, validates experiences, and aids in developing action plans for effective leadership.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Leadership Development
- Academic Nursing
Background:
- Critical need for leadership capacity in nursing education.
- Coaching is a strategy to foster leadership development.
- Limited empirical data on coaching effectiveness in nursing academia.
Purpose of the Study:
- Examine the influence of coaching in a leadership development program.
- Target audience: nurse faculty and administrators transitioning to or aspiring to leadership roles.
- Program duration: 12 months.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative descriptive study design.
- Semistructured interviews with participants (N=12).
- Exploration of participants' coaching experiences through open-ended questions.
Main Results:
- Theme 1: Encouraging intentional reflection of self and leadership.
- Theme 2: Validating perceptions of challenging professional situations.
- Theme 3: Strategizing options for action plans and behaviors.
Conclusions:
- Coaching shows promise for developing academic nurse leaders.
- Supports the use of coaching in leadership development programs for nurses.
- Highlights the importance of reflection, validation, and strategizing in leadership growth.
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