Factors identified by Nurse Executive Directors as important to their success

Abstract

The study identified 12 factors Nurse Executive Directors associate with effectiveness. Further research is needed to assess their relative contribution and define clear measures of Nurse Executive Director effectiveness. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT; This is the first study that identifies characteristics UK Nurse Executive Directors associate with their effectiveness. It confirms that similar studies in the USA are relevant to UK hospitals. The study identifies potential development areas for current and aspiring Nurse Executive Directors and indicates characteristics that might be important when recruiting Nurse Executive Directors.

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