Nurs Adm Q. 2017 Oct/Dec;41(4):360-367. doi: 10.1097/NAQ.0000000000000250.
Nursing administration quarterly
Mary OʼConnor
PMID: 28859005 DOI: 10.1097/NAQ.0000000000000250
The trend of promoting clinical experts into management roles continues. New middle managers need a transitional plan that includes support, mentoring, and direction from senior leaders, including the chief nursing officer (CNO). This case study demonstrates how the CNO of one organization collaborated with a faculty member colleague to develop and implement a yearlong personalized on-boarding program for a group of new nurse middle managers.