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Competencies for Leaders in Nursing Education

Competencies for Leaders in Nursing Education Aim t he study purpose was to identify and describe the competencies that educators need to be leaders in nursing education. b ACk GRou Nd Leadership is inherent within the role of the nurse educator; however, many lack formal education in leadership and are underprepared to fully embrace the faculty leadership role. t here exists a dearth of research on the competencies necessary for leaders in nursing education. method Fifteen leaders in nursing education were interviewed. Data were analyzed using an inductive iterative process. t rustworthiness was established. fiN diNGs f our competencies emerged: articulate and promote a vision for nursing education, function as a steward for the organization and nursing education, embrace professional values in the context of higher education, develop and nurture relationships. CoNCL usioN Leadership is an essential component of the nurse educator role. The findings provide evidence to support best practices in nursing education and to advance the science of nursing education. Leadership is an essential element of the role regard to increased regulation, accountabil- positions with insufficient leadership educa- of the nurse educator. It is a key factor in insti- ity, and costs, in combination with changes tion or experience (Young, Pearsall, Stiles, tutional http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Nursing Education Perspectives Wolters Kluwer Health

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Publisher
Wolters Kluwer Health
ISSN
1536-5026
eISSN
1943-4685
DOI
10.5480/13-1300
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Abstract

Aim t he study purpose was to identify and describe the competencies that educators need to be leaders in nursing education. b ACk GRou Nd Leadership is inherent within the role of the nurse educator; however, many lack formal education in leadership and are underprepared to fully embrace the faculty leadership role. t here exists a dearth of research on the competencies necessary for leaders in nursing education. method Fifteen leaders in nursing education were interviewed. Data were analyzed using an inductive iterative process. t rustworthiness was established. fiN diNGs f our competencies emerged: articulate and promote a vision for nursing education, function as a steward for the organization and nursing education, embrace professional values in the context of higher education, develop and nurture relationships. CoNCL usioN Leadership is an essential component of the nurse educator role. The findings provide evidence to support best practices in nursing education and to advance the science of nursing education. Leadership is an essential element of the role regard to increased regulation, accountabil- positions with insufficient leadership educa- of the nurse educator. It is a key factor in insti- ity, and costs, in combination with changes tion or experience (Young, Pearsall, Stiles, tutional

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Nursing Education PerspectivesWolters Kluwer Health

Published: Mar 1, 2015

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