WellStar School of Nursing, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia 30144, USA.
J Nurs Educ. 2010 Mar;49(3):168-71. doi: 10.3928/01484834-20090916-08. Epub 2010 Mar 5.
This article explains the development of a value-added leadership focus to a graduate nursing program. With the changes to and complexity within the health care system, advanced practice nurses need academic preparation in advanced care management of populations and leadership competencies. Strategic environmental scanning suggested that some revisions could better prepare future nurse leaders. Through literature review and focus groups, faculty's analysis provided evidence for development of a different kind of advanced practice nurse. This process led to a graduate program that prepares nurse leaders who are competent in the clinical settings and leadership roles of today's health care organizations. The 40-semester hour program allows flexibility for minimum career disruption and a choice of tracks to accommodate individuals' educational needs. Grounded in practicum experiences and guided by health care theory, policy, and research, graduates possess the knowledge and competencies to assume the advanced leadership roles required in future health care systems.
本文阐述了为研究生护理课程注入增值领导力重点的发展过程。随着医疗体系的变革和复杂性的增加，高级执业护士需要在人群高级护理管理和领导力方面具备学术准备。战略环境扫描表明，一些修订可以更好地为未来的护士领导者做好准备。通过文献回顾和焦点小组，教师的分析为培养不同类型的高级执业护士提供了证据。这一过程导致了一个研究生课程的发展，该课程旨在培养能够胜任当今医疗保健组织临床环境和领导角色的护士领导者。该 40 个学期的课程允许在最低职业中断的情况下保持灵活性，并提供多种轨道选择，以满足个人的教育需求。该课程以实习经验为基础，以医疗保健理论、政策和研究为指导，毕业生具备了在未来医疗保健系统中承担高级领导角色所需的知识和能力。
