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Debbie Rainey1, Catherine Monaghan1
1School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Nurse managers can foster leadership in newly qualified nurses through training and mentorship. This support is crucial for developing confidence and enhancing patient care quality during the transition to registered nurse roles.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Leadership
- Professional Development
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Leadership is an expected nursing competency at all career stages.
- Newly qualified nurses face challenges transitioning to registered nurse roles, impacting leadership confidence.
- Effective leadership development is essential for quality patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore how nurse managers can support newly qualified nurses in developing leadership skills.
- To identify strategies for enhancing leadership confidence in early-career nurses.
- To link leadership development to improved patient care outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Discussion of leadership development strategies for nurse managers.
- Focus on training, mentoring, reflection, and action learning.
- Guidance on applying different leadership approaches.
Main Results:
- Nurse managers play a vital role in cultivating leadership in junior nurses.
- Targeted support can build confidence in newly qualified nurses.
- Leadership development contributes to enhanced patient care.
Conclusions:
- Nurse managers are key facilitators of leadership development for new nurses.
- Mentorship and structured learning are effective strategies.
- Investing in nurse leadership improves healthcare quality.
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