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Publications and source records attributed to K J McDonagh.
This author describes the advantages of having a nursing, academic, and experiential background for career progression in the health care world. The combination of nursing and business competencies provide for a well-prepared leader in a rapidly changing health care environment. An historical perspective on nurses as leaders in health care as well as competencies required for health care leaders for the future is described.
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To understand and cope with the present, it is often very useful to examine the past. In so doing, leaders in nursing can put the events of today into perspective. Further, the rich history of nursing leadership can point us toward the future. The author draws from our history to paint a clear picture of the nurse leader of tomorrow.
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Quality in work comes from people who care about what they do, are consistent, and have a desire to make a difference. This is not something that can be taught, but it can be nurtured. Patient care is the perfect place to start. Nurses participating in a shared practice situation can extend their working system to others. The rewards of quality care are felt by the patient, by the staff, and ultimately by the hospital. The desire to make a difference grows as more people become involved in a system. Developing systems that are positive, goal oriented, and rewarding is the first step toward shared practice. Shared governance then becomes a natural progression in determining the framework in which a nurse functions.
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Kathryn J. McDonagh, MSN, RN, CNAA, is president of Saint Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta and senior vice president of Saint Joseph's Health System. In this interview she discusses the commitment to excellence and compassionate care which is necessary for a successful health care institution, the role of a nurse as a hospital president, and advises nurse executives who are seeking CEO positions in health care.