Identifying the challenges and opportunities of the executive nurse director role in the UK: A scoping review

Zoe Horseman; Sharon Hamilton; Helen Noble; Aled Jones; Anne Marie Rafferty; Aisha Holloway; Joanne Reid; Ruth Harris; Pam Smith; Daniel Kelly

doi:10.7748/nm.2020.e1948

Identifying the challenges and opportunities of the executive nurse director role in the UK: A scoping review

Zoe Horseman, Sharon Hamilton, Helen Noble, Aled Jones, Anne Marie Rafferty, Aisha Holloway, Joanne Reid, Ruth Harris, Pam Smith, Daniel Kelly

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The executive nurse director role is complex and there is significant variation in the expectations and responsibilities placed on it. The main function of the role is to deliver the nursing agenda and ensure that safety and quality remain the focus of the executive board. However, it is unclear what evidence exists regarding the challenges and opportunities experienced by executive nurse directors. This scoping review, undertaken as part of the Stronger Study, explores the literature published from 2009 onwards on the challenges and opportunities affecting executive nurse directors' ability to deliver the nursing agenda in the UK. Findings from the review suggest that the importance attached to the executive nurse director role is not matched by the amount of research available. Strengthening the executive nurse director role requires a stronger evidence base and an awareness of the benefits of the role.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	21-27
Number of pages	7
Journal	Nursing Management
Volume	27
Issue number	6
Early online date	15 Oct 2020
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.7748/nm.2020.e1948
Publication status	Published - 26 Nov 2020

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leadership
leadership development
leadership skills
management
nurse directors
professional
workforce

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