The Road to Leadership

Other Titles

SPECIAL SESSION: The Road to Leadership

Abstract

This presentation seeks to foster the development of leadership skills in nurses and to increase self-confidence in their ability to lead. Nine leadership lessons are presented as well as stories of success and frustration from the presenter's own leadership journey.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Carol J. Huston

Author Details

Carol J. Huston, DPA, MSN, RN, FAAN - Carol Huston is a Professor Emeriti at California State University, Chico School of Nursing, teaching half time. She was named the 2008/2009 Outstanding Professor for CSUC. She served as the 2007-2009 President of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and is a fellow in the American Academy of Nursing. Dr. Huston is the author of six books on leadership, management, and professional issues in nursing (19 editions total) and publishes widely in leading professional journals. Her co-authored book "Leadership Roles and Management Functions in Nursing" has been translated into four languages and "Management Decision Making for Nurses" was an AJN book of the year. Dr. Huston is a frequent speaker at nursing conferences and has keynoted more than 300 presentations worldwide. Her research interests include critical thinking, outcomes measurement, quality health care, and empowerment of the nursing profession.

Sigma Membership

Kappa Omicron

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Leadership, Mentorship, Personal Growth

Recommended Citation

Huston, Carol J., "The Road to Leadership" (2017). Convention. 445.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/presentations_2017/445

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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