Recommendations From a Systematic Review of Leadership Development to Support a New Nursing Practice Model

Area of Science:

• Nursing Practice Models
• Military Health Systems
• Leadership Development

Background:

• Effective nursing leadership significantly impacts nurse and patient outcomes.
• A need exists for actionable recommendations to guide nurse leader development.
• This research addresses the development of nursing leadership within the US military context.

Purpose of the Study:

• To create evidence-based recommendations for nursing leadership development.
• To inform the creation of a new nursing practice model for the US military.
• To provide guidance for current and aspiring nurse leaders.

Main Methods:

• A systematic literature review was conducted.
• Searches encompassed 5 databases for articles published between 2001 and 2020.
• Relevant literature was synthesized to identify key themes.

Main Results:

• Seventy-eight articles were synthesized.
• A list of 5 broad, actionable recommendations for leadership development was generated.
• The findings provide a foundation for enhancing nursing leadership.

Conclusions:

• Leadership development is vital for current and future nurse leaders.
• The identified recommendations can guide leadership training and self-development.
• These findings support succession planning and the enhancement of military nursing practice.