title: Nursing leadership in the critical care setting.
abstract: The challenge of a nursing leadership role within the critical care setting is most unique in that two competencies are required--clinical and administrative talents. The development of such leaders also presents a challenge to administrators of health care settings. With administrative support of the nurse who aspires to such a role, we will continue to provide the caliber of care required by acutely ill and injured patients. Based on a philosophy of management that promotes both clinical and administrative talents, this plan will not only best serve the patient population of acute/critical care units but will also help foster the professional commitment of nurse practitioners and encourage them to aspire to such roles.
mesh_terms: D003422:Critical Care; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D009738:Nursing Service, Hospital; D010551:Personality; D012380:Role