Gain knowledge in leadership practices that result in healthy outcomes for nurses, patients/clients, organizations and systems. This guideline addresses:

System resources that support effective leadership practices and behaviours for formal leaders and nurses at the point of care
Organizational culture, values and resources that support effective leadership practices and behaviours at all levels
Personal resources that support effective leadership practices across the continuum of care
Anticipated outcomes of effective nursing leadership

This guideline provides evidence-based recommendations for RNs and RPNs on best nursing practices for developing and sustaining nursing leadership.

Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. (2013). Developing and sustaining nursing leadership Best Practice Guideline (2nd Ed.). Toronto, ON, Canada: Author.