The development and evaluation of a succession planning programme in nursing, in Australia

Abstract

Nurse Managers are in key positions to develop effective succession planning models. This study offers a process for managers to develop effective succession planning programmes within their organization.

Clinical leadership for high-quality care: developing future ward leaders

“…The term succession planning, familiar in management, is arguably overlooked within nursing and midwifery in many organizations. Brunero et al. (2009) highlighted the need for succession planning within nursing to be more formally operationalized.…”

Succession Planning for the Future Through an Academic-Practice Partnership

“…These programs give nurses an opportunity to both gain leadership knowledge and also make an informed decision about whether the nurse manager role is a good fit for them. 15,16 Larger organizations often open their emerging leader classes to other disciplines and departments. 17 More frequently, development efforts focus 20 NURSING ADMINISTRATION QUARTERLY/JANUARY-MARCH 2013 on those already in nursing management roles.…”

Effective succession planning in nursing: a review of the literature

“…A number of scholars provided descriptions of succession planning programmes directed toward the development and retention of nurse leaders, beginning with staff nurses and ending with chief nursing officers (CNOs). Brunero et al. (2009) reported the results of a succession planning pilot study conducted in a teaching hospital in Sydney, Australia.…”

“…The succession planning pilot study reported by Brunero et al. (2009) was conducted in 2006 to develop and evaluate a nursing succession planning programme at a 550‐bed metropolitan tertiary referral teaching hospital in Australia.…”

“…The model in Figure 1 incorporates: the early identification, recruiting and mentoring of potential nursing leaders in both high school and college (Sigma Theta Tau International (2003), Drury et al. 2009, Matthews 2009); acknowledges staff nurse leadership responsibilities inherent in patient care delivery (Fruth 2003, Cadmus 2006, Christmas 2009, Crosby & Shields 2010, Sherman & Pross 2010); incorporates professional development and leadership training for staff nurses as well as nurse leaders at every level in the managerial/leadership hierarchy (Fruth 2003, Bolton & Roy 2004, Cadmus 2006, Brunero et al. 2009, Hoeger et al.…”