Nurse Leaders Ascending to the C-Suite: A Top Ten List for Interviewing

Although most nurses do not enroll in nursing school with an ambition to become a senior executive, the advantages of having a nursing professional in a C-suite position are vast. Strong, self-confident, and seasoned nurse leaders have a distinct advantage leading healthcare organizations in that they understand patient care delivery, are able to engage and bring key stakeholders to the table to solve issues, understand the complexities and interdependency of clinical caregivers, possess fine-tuned critical thinking skills, and have a natural tendency to put patients at the center of decision making.