Factors impacting on career progression for nurse executives
Phyllis Moran
University of Technology, Sydney; Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick; Australia and South Eastern Sydney and Illawarra Area Health Service, NSW
Christine Duffield
Assoc. Dean Research, Centre for Health Services Management, Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Health, University of Technology, Sydney NSW
Judith Donoghue
Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Health, University of Technology, Sydney, Sydney NSW
Helen Stasa
Research Officer, Centre for Health Services Management, Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Health, University of Technology, Sydney, Sydney NSW
Nicole Blay
Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Health, University of Technology, Sydney, Sydney NSW
PP: 045 - 055
Abstract
This discursive paper examines recent research on career progression for nurse executives in Australia. In particular, it focuses on the personal, work-related and professional factors which influence progression. The role of gender, location and the provision of mentoring are also considered.
It is suggested that family friendly policies (such as the option to job share or to perform an executive role on a part-time basis), the availability of a mentor, and the opportunity to pursue further education/training are vital in assisting nurses to progress in their executive careers.
Keywords
nursing; nurse executive; career progression; mentoring; work-life balance; gender
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