title: Designing a leadership development program for nurse managers: an evidence-driven approach.
abstract: The authors describe an evidence-driven approach used in designing a leadership development program targeted for nurses in middle management positions in an academically affiliated integrated healthcare system. A qualitative study was conducted to investigate leadership development needs and experiences of nurse managers across the health system. Study findings were used to inform educational programs and organizational initiatives responsive to needs of both novice and expert nurse managers across diverse clinical settings.
authors.affiliation: Translational Nursing Research, Quality and Outcomes, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 19104, USA. jacqueline.sullivan@uphs.upenn.edu
authors.forename: Jacqueline
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sullivan
authors.forename: Joan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bretschneider
authors.forename: Maureen P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: McCausland
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003479:Curriculum / Q000592:standards; D019033:Delivery of Health Care, Integrated; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017144:Focus Groups; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D007857:Leadership; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009718:Nurse Administrators / Q000193:education* / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000523:psychology; D024802:Nurse's Role; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D011361:Professional Competence / Q000592:standards; D016730:Program Development / Q000379:methods*; D036301:Qualitative Research; D013192:Staff Development / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires