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The evolving landscape of nursing leadership

American Nurse

Two landmark reports have shaped the future of nursing leadership: the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM’s) The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s (AACN’s) The Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice. What’s the impact of the doctor of nursing practice?

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Why I am Building a National Voice in Nursing

American Nurse

I’m starting now, not because I have all the answers, but because I believe leadership begins the moment you choose to act with purpose. However, while we often discuss bedside care and clinical competency, we tend to talk less about boardroom presence, legislative advocacy, or systems leadership. That legacy still echoes today.

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Paramedic-Turned-Nurse Lays Foundation for Leadership with Two Healthcare Degrees

Post University

He encouraged me to get a master’s in nursing with an emphasis in healthcare leadership, a Master of Business Administration, and possibly a doctorate.” I’m learning the roles of healthcare leadership and the ‘behind the scenes’ practices that influence business operations, and how all of that relates to nursing practice,” he says.

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Preceptors: Essential to nurse retention

American Nurse

In addition, preceptors have described their frustration with a lack of leadership support and limited time to dedicate to preceptees. The role requires specific competencies as well as leadership and organizational support to ensure proper preceptor recognition and development. A review by L’Ecuyer and colleagues of all U.S.

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Board-Certified ER & Trauma Nurses Share Inspiring Journeys in BCEN’s ‘Invest in Yourself’ Campaign

Daily Nurse

It’s about mental healthand I think when you feel good mentally, and your body feels good, and you feel you contribute to society and your job, it makes everything better,” said Wolfe, senior director of clinical education Life Link III in Minneapolis and BCEN’s 2025-2026 board of directors chair.

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MSN/MBA – Healthcare Student Lays Foundation for Future Growth in Leadership

Post University

Earning the Master of Science in Nursing – Nursing Management and Organizational Leadership Specialization/MBA – Healthcare As he took on more responsibility at the hospital, Joe decided to further his education. “I Joe enrolled in the MSN/MBA-HC in 2024 and will finish in 2026. It gives me a different outlook on my work.”

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2025 Annual Professional Reading List

Nurses Advocates

Practical Guide to Acute Care Case Management Leadership: Resource for New, Established, or Emerging Leaders. Everything you didn’t know you needed to function as a leader in acute care CM leadership. Also due out in 2026 : Integrated Behavioral Health: Applying the Biodyne Model in Healthcare. To learn more click here.