This Best Practice Guideline focuses on evidence-based recommendations for RNs and RPNs on best nursing practices for developing and sustaining nursing leadership. 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; and personal resources that support effective leadership practices across the continuum of care.

Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. (2013). RNAO Developing and sustaining nursing leadership best practice guideline (2nd Ed.). Toronto, ON, Canada: Author.