Nursing Leadership: Contemporary Challenges
A special issue of Nursing Reports (ISSN 2039-4403). This special issue belongs to the section "Nursing Education and Leadership".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 January 2026 | Viewed by 982
Special Issue Editors
Interests: management and administration; nursing leadership; organization and work methodologies of nurses; professional practice environments
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Nursing leadership plays an essential role in ensuring safe, effective, and patient-centered care. It is evident that nurse leaders directly influence quality of care by driving organizational changes and strengthening the role of nursing in the global healthcare landscape.
In a world where health challenges are becoming increasingly complex, the need for nurses who are prepared to lead innovations, manage multidisciplinary teams, and implement improvements in clinical practice has never been more evident. However, strengthening nursing leadership requires more than just technical knowledge. It involves creating an organizational culture that fosters autonomy, critical thinking, and decision-making skills. In this regard, nurse leaders must be prepared to face adversities, manage scarce resources, promote a healthy work environment, and ensure that their teams are equipped to provide safe and high-quality care.
Finally, innovation and the continuous improvement of healthcare processes depend on proactive and committed leadership. The active participation of nurses in developing strategies to enhance patient care and safety is essential to addressing emerging challenges and transforming the nursing landscape.
Dr. João Miguel Almeida Ventura Da Silva
Dr. Samuel Spiegelberg Zuge
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nursing leadership
- health services administration
- patient-centered care
- work environment
- organizational innovation
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