The American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) designated the Nurse Manager Competencies. These competencies are based on the Nurse Manager Learning Domain Framework and capture the skills, knowledge, and abilities that guide the practice of these nurse leaders. The successful nurse leader must gain expertise in all three domains outlined by AONL. Examples of work are provided by clicking on the links in each competency.
Professional Growth
The Nurse Manager
The Leader Within:
Creating the Leader in Yourself
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Personal and Professional Accountability
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Career Planning
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Personal Journey Disciplines
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Optimizing the Leader Within
The Science:
Managing the Business
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Financial Management
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Human Resource Management
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Performance Improvement
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Foundational Thinking Skills Technology
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Strategic Management
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Clinical Practice Knowledge
The Art:
Leading the People
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Human Resource
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Leadership Skills
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Relationship Management and Influencing Behaviors
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Diversity
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Shared Decision Making
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The Science: Managing the Business
Evidence of Growth: A nurse leader requires broad business management and patient care knowledge. By developing skills in financial analysis, operations management, leadership development, performance measures, and business management, nurse leaders are equipped to be involved in the decision-making process; furthermore, they can analyze industry factors such as financial impact, strategic management, and human resource management.
Compentency Examples:
Plans for Continued Growth: To increase my knowledge in business management, I will be enrolling in continuing education classes that deal with financial, operations, and strategic management. Additionally, identify and learn from an astute mentor in these areas.
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The Art: Leading the People
Evidence of Growth: The art of leadership requires advanced practice nurses to advocate for their patients and team members' fundamental needs and anticipated changes. They must influence various groups of people by harnessing their skills and allowing them to grow and develop collaboratively while shaping a diverse and inclusive workplace. The knowledge gained, skills attained through the University of Mary MSN/MBA Dual Degree in Healthcare Administration program, and my clinical experience have helped develop my leadership style and application of influencing people.
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Plans for Continued Growth: I will work on becoming a servant leader by continuing to accomplish the objectives of emotional intelligence and using the skills and knowledge gained through my coursework to influence team members and create a positive work culture.
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The Leader Within: Creating the Leader Within Yourself
Evidence of Growth: Through reflection, leaders can develop confidence and strategies to create the core values to improve their leadership style. The MBA/MSN Dual Degree in Healthcare Administration at the University of Mary helped me become self-aware and allowed me to self-reflect, allowing me to discover my strengths and weaknesses; therefore, allowing me to grow.
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Plans for Continued Growth: I was challenged to construct a log and narrative of my leadership experience during my clinical practice. I will revisit this log to reflect on my growth and development as a nurse leader. I will challenge myself to create new metrics on my performance level to recognize channels and strategies to continue evolving as an advanced practice nurse and leader.