Location
University of New England, Portland Campus, Innovation Hall
Start Date
11-10-2019 9:30 AM
End Date
11-10-2019 10:30 AM
Description
A severe nursing shortage is predicted by 2020, and just as alarming is the likely shortage of nurse managers and nurse directors. Effective succession planning for nurse leaders affects recruitment and retention, patient outcomes, staff engagement, and finances. Preparing successors for leadership is imperative for hospitals to surmount challenges today and in the future. The focus of this project was to discover first hand challenges of succession planning and opportunities for developments.
Identifying Pragmatic Aspects For Succession Planning Needs: Conversations With Nurse Managers And Nurse Directors
University of New England, Portland Campus, Innovation Hall
A severe nursing shortage is predicted by 2020, and just as alarming is the likely shortage of nurse managers and nurse directors. Effective succession planning for nurse leaders affects recruitment and retention, patient outcomes, staff engagement, and finances. Preparing successors for leadership is imperative for hospitals to surmount challenges today and in the future. The focus of this project was to discover first hand challenges of succession planning and opportunities for developments.