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Opportunities and Strategies for Nurse Leader Development: Assessing Competencies

  • Leigh Ann Bradley

      Affiliations

    • Leigh Ann Bradley is clinical grants project director.
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  • Ayn Maddox

      Affiliations

    • Ayn Maddox is director of leader development.
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  • Paula Spears, DNSc, RN, CNAA, BC

      Affiliations

    • Paula Spears, DNSc, RN, CNAA, BC, is the corporate director for clinical practice and education.

References 

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  3. Anthony MK , Standing TS , Glick J , et al.   Leadership and nurse retention: the pivotal role of nurse managers . J Nurs Admin . 2005;35(3):146–155
  4. Force MV . The relationship between effective nurse managers and nursing retention . J Nurs Admin . 2005;35(7–8):336–341
  5. Herrin D , Spears P . Using nurse leader development to improve nurse retention and patient outcomes: a framework . Nurs Admin Q . 2007;1(3):231–243
  6. Hinshaw AS . Navigating the perfect storm: balancing a culture of safety with workforce challenges . Nurs Res . 2008;57(1S):S4–S10

 All authors are employed by Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis, Tennessee.

PII: S1541-4612(08)00090-6

doi: 10.1016/j.mnl.2008.04.001

Nurse Leader
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