Randomized trial examines leadership readiness in nurse executives, suggesting a need for business education integration.
Key Points
The study aims to identify the gap between nurse executive competencies and traditional academic preparation while exploring the DNP/MBA pathway as a solution.
Examined national stakeholder data from chief executive officers, chief nursing officers, and nursing faculty.
Evaluated existing curricula for integration of business skills in nursing programs.
Assessed support for business education in advanced nursing programs.
Strong support for business skills integration identified among healthcare leaders and educators.
The DNP/MBA pathway is proposed to strengthen executive leadership capabilities.
Variability persists in the current application of business competencies across curricula.