title: Exploring leadership roles, goals, and barriers among Kansas registered nurses: a descriptive cross-sectional study.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The Institute of Medicine's Future of Nursing report advocates for full nurse leader representation across multiple settings to address current challenges in our health care system. The purpose of this study was to examine nursing leadership development needs among Kansas registered nurses (RNs).
  
  
  METHODS
  Data were collected through an online survey and analyzed using quantitative and qualitative methods.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Nearly 1,000 Kansas RNs participated. Most reported holding one or more leadership positions. Prevalent leadership goals were health care organization volunteer administrative roles. The most frequently identified barrier to developing leadership roles was time constraints. Many wanted to develop skills to serve on a board, 20% were interested in personal leadership development, and 19% in policy development.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Based on the findings, the Kansas Action Coalition leadership team is developing programs to address the leadership needs of Kansas RNs. By building capacity in advanced leadership roles, RNs will be better prepared serve as full partners and lead efforts to promote the health of Kansans.
authors.affiliation: University of Kansas School of Nursing, Kansas City, KS. Electronic address: jpeltzer2@kumc.edu.
authors.forename: Jill N
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Peltzer
authors.affiliation: University of Kansas School of Nursing, Kansas City, KS.
authors.forename: Debra J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Ford
authors.affiliation: University of Kansas School of Nursing, Kansas City, KS.
authors.forename: Qiuhua
authors.initials: Q
authors.lastname: Shen
authors.affiliation: St. Luke's Health System, Kansas City, MO.
authors.forename: Avery
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Fischgrund
authors.affiliation: University of Kansas School of Nursing, Kansas City, KS.
authors.forename: Cynthia S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Teel
authors.affiliation: University of Kansas School of Nursing, Kansas City, KS.
authors.forename: Janet
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Pierce
authors.affiliation: Washburn University School of Nursing, Topeka, KS.
authors.forename: Marian
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Jamison
authors.affiliation: University of Kansas Hospital, Kansas City, KS.
authors.forename: Trynn
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Waldon
mesh_terms: D002322:Career Mobility; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006040:Goals; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D007615:Kansas; D007857:Leadership; D008297:Male; D020380:Needs Assessment; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009726:Nurses / Q000523:psychology*; D011361:Professional Competence; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D017748:Time Management
keywords: Future of nursing; Leadership; Professional development; Registered nurses