title: Factors impacting on career progression for nurse executives.
abstract: This discursive paper examines recent research on career progression for nurse executives in Australia. In particular, it focuses on the personal, work-related and professional factors which influence progression. The role of gender, location and the provision of mentoring are also considered. It is suggested that family friendly policies (such as the option to job share or to perform an executive role on a part-time basis), the availability of a mentor, and the opportunity to pursue further education/training are vital in assisting nurses to progress in their executive careers.
authors.affiliation: University of Technology, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
authors.forename: Phyllis
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Moran
authors.forename: Christine M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Duffield
authors.forename: Judith
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Donoghue
authors.forename: Helen
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Stasa
authors.forename: Nicole
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Blay
mesh_terms: D001315:Australia; D002322:Career Mobility; D005190:Family; D006801:Humans; D008611:Mentors; D009718:Nurse Administrators; D011365:Professional Practice Location; D012737:Sex Factors; D014931:Women, Working