The Impact of a Chief Nursing Officer Development Program on New and Emerging Executive Nurse Leaders: A Mixed-Methods Study.
Publication Title
The Journal of nursing administration
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-13-2025
Keywords
washington; renton
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This cross-sectional, mixed-methods study explored new and aspiring chief nursing officers' (CNOs) perceived leadership effectiveness after attending an executive leadership development program.
BACKGROUND: CNOs deal with complex challenges that require new leadership acumen. Higher CNO turnover and shortened tenure (2-7 years) indicate the need for specific, early programmatic leadership development to meet emerging challenges.
METHODS: An exploratory cross-sectional, mixed-methods approach was used to gain a deeper understanding of the impact, attitudes, challenges, issues, and leadership support of new/aspiring CNOs.
RESULTS: Respondents indicated the program positively influenced their leadership development, encouraged them to attain higher leadership roles, and supported them to expand their professional network.
CONCLUSIONS: Findings demonstrated the effect leadership development programs can have on new/aspiring CNOs and identified an ongoing need for development. Additional research exploring multilevel effects is needed to convey the return on investment for executive nursing leadership development programs.
Specialty/Research Institute
Health Care Administration
Specialty/Research Institute
Nursing
DOI
10.1097/NNA.0000000000001659
