Lived Experiences of Nurse Leaders

The leadership of nursing has never been as important in the United States as it is now. Leaders in the nursing profession understand the responsibility, desire, energy, and the broad view of the complex issues in health care. Nurse leaders are expected to be coaches and mentors, to oversee diminishing resources, to actualize quality measures and initiatives, to implement evidence-based practices, assist in the career development of not only themselves but their staff, and to transform their work environments to enhance the best possible patient care (Blake et al., 2012; Kelly et al., 2011; Kramer et al., 2009; National Academy of Medicine [NAM], 2011, 2021). This presentation will share a deep dive into the lived experiences of the nurse leader.