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Building a Bench of Future Leaders: Lessons From Military Nurse Officers
Katie A Chargualaf1, Brenda Elliott, Barbara Patterson
1Author Affiliations: Dean (Dr Chargualaf), University of South Carolina, Aiken, School of Nursing, Aiken, SC; and Director of Graduate Program in Nursing (Dr Elliott), Department of Nursing, Messiah University, Mechanicburg, PA; and Director PhD Program (Dr Patterson), Widener University, School of Nursing, Chester, Pennsylvania.
The Journal of Nursing Administration
|April 23, 2025
Summary
Military nurse leaders share strategies for developing future healthcare leaders. Key elements include clear vision, talent utilization, and leading by example to build leadership succession.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Leadership
- Nurse Leadership Development
- Military Nursing
Background:
- Effective leadership is crucial for patient outcomes, team dynamics, and the nursing profession.
- Military nurse officers receive extensive leadership training, contrasting with civilian nurses' perceived lack of preparedness.
- Bridging the leadership gap between military and civilian nursing is essential for professional growth.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and describe leadership development and mentorship strategies employed by military veteran nurse leaders.
- To explore how former military nurse officers transfer their leadership skills to civilian healthcare settings.
- To provide insights for enhancing leadership preparation within the civilian nursing workforce.
Main Methods:
- Secondary analysis of qualitative data from a descriptive study.
- In-depth exploration of leadership skill transfer from military to civilian contexts.
- Focus on the experiences of 21 former military nurse officers.
Main Results:
- Successful leadership development hinges on articulating a clear vision.
- Identifying and nurturing talent is critical for building a strong leadership pipeline.
- Leading from the front ('leading from the foxhole') is a key strategy for effective mentorship.
Conclusions:
- Military nurse leaders' experiences offer valuable lessons for civilian nursing leadership.
- Strategies can be adapted to foster purposeful leadership development and succession planning in civilian healthcare.
- Enhancing leadership preparedness among civilian nurses is achievable by leveraging military models.
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