NHS Lanarkshire's leadership development programme's impact on clinical practice

Abstract

The paper is foremost in determining structure and processes employed on the programme, specific leadership skills developed, subsequent effect on clinical practice and perceived organisational benefits gained but not necessarily contemplated by staff prior to embarking on the programme, such as the emergence of communities of practice.

The Examination of Factors Relating to the Leadership Style of Nursing Leaders in Hospitals

“…The importance of effective leadership in health care has been emphasized by a number of authors (Carney, 2006;Greenfield, 2007;Hewison, & Griffiths, 2004;Sutherland & Dodd, 2008), and nursing leadership is pivotal because nurses represent the most extensive discipline in health care (Marquis & Huston, 2009;Oliver, 2006;Roussel, Swansburg, & Swansburg, 2009;Sullivan & Garland, 2010). Lombardi and Schemerhorn (2007) stated that a leader can be anyone in the organization who supports and is responsible for the work performance of one or more persons.…”

Masters in nursing degrees: an evaluation of management and leadership outcomes using a retrospective pre-test design

“…It is argued that master’s level education should develop leadership capabilities over and above those obtained at the bachelor’s level; this is achieved through moving the emphasis from patient‐focused care developed at undergraduate level to the broader perspectives of health systems at master’s level (AACN 2011). However, the desired outcomes from master’s level education highlighted in policy documents appear aspirational and, apart from some emerging studies (see for example Sutherland & Dodd 2008), there is a lack of evidence on whether the outcomes espoused in nursing education are, in actuality, being achieved. This information on the effectiveness and standards of master’s level education is necessary as increasingly higher education for nurses is under scrutiny with questions being asked regarding the place of nurse education in the higher education sector and the impact that educational programmes have on the health services as well as on the capabilities of nurses who complete higher level degrees (Kelly 2001, Joyce 2009, Drennan 2010).…”

“…2003, Drennan & Hyde 2008a,b,c, Drennan & Clarke 2009, Drennan 2010, AACN 2011). In particular, the development of leadership and management capabilities in graduates from masters’ programmes are highlighted as being central outcomes from the degree (Gonzàlez & Wagenaar 2003, Sutherland & Dodd 2008, Joyce 2009, AACN 2011). The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (2011) in their document, The Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing , highlight the importance of developing leadership capabilities in master’s‐prepared graduates.…”

“…The outcomes of masterÕs level education in nursing, although diverse, have a number of core elements including the development of communication skills, the facilitation and development of leadership capabilities, management and teaching roles, the development of critical thinking skills, the utilisation of research in practice, initiating positive change in the profession and the development of advanced specialist practice competencies (Gerrish et al 2000, Ashworth et al 2001, Gerrish et al 2003, Drennan & Hyde 2008a,b,c, Drennan & Clarke 2009, Drennan 2010, AACN 2011. In particular, the development of leadership and management capabilities in graduates from mastersÕ programmes are highlighted as being central outcomes from the degree (Gonzà lez & Wagenaar 2003, Sutherland & Dodd 2008, Joyce 2009, AACN 2011. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (2011) in their document, The Essentials of MasterÕs Education in Nursing, highlight the importance of developing leadership capabilities in masterÕs-prepared graduates.…”

Making sense of the nursing pipeline crisis : a narrative research study examining nurse leader sensemaking of the nursing crisis as they seek innovative strategies to develop the next generation of nurse leaders

“…Several authors have emphasized the importance of leadership in healthcare (Dunham & Fisher, 1990;Hewison & Griffiths, 2004;Carney, 2006;Greenfield, 2007;Sutherland & Dodd, 2008), and recognized that nursing leadership (NL) is an essential aspect of managing the changes in care delivery because nurses represent the largest part of the healthcare workforce in the United…”