Qualitative interviews reveal key factors influencing nurse leadership candidacies, suggesting improved transition plans.
OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to understand the unique role of professional governance (PG) in shaping nurse leaders focusing on the role of mentors and early leadership exposure. BACKGROUND Since 1984, Rush University Medical Center has had a PG model with a clinical nurse president in a dyad relationship with the CNO. METHODS This study used 1:1 qualitative interviews and a self-administered quantitative survey. RESULTS Eighty-three percent (25/30) of presidents participated. Average time as a clinical nurse to presidency was 13.06 years. Mentors, past presidents, or leaders encouraged 84% (21/25) of the candidacies. Presidents identified leadership mentors, highlighting the CNO (96%, 24/25) and past presidents (68%, 17/25). Post presidency, 52% (13/25) matriculated to leadership or specialty roles. Graduate level education increased to 72% (18/25). CONCLUSIONS Family influences, early leadership opportunities, and critical life events impacted these presidents. A past presidents committee and transition plans are recommended to support future PG leaders.
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