Celebrating nursing leadership in the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife

To mark International Year of the Nurse and Midwife, here at Nursing Management we asked members of our editorial advisory team from across the UK to reflect on their careers to date, why they love nursing, their nursing heroes and what advice they would offer to aspiring nurse leaders. This is what they said.

‘Learn from the leadership qualities of your nursing role model’

A nurse leader must influence with authenticity and have a shared vision, says Matthew Hodson

‘Caring is the essence and reality of nursing’

Leadership means how we advocate for nursing, act and treat others, says Barry Quinn

Vector image of a female speaking at a podium in front of an audience. To mark the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife, members of our editorial advisory team reflect on nursing and advice for aspiring leaders. This article is by Alison James.

‘I hope all students realise their potential for leading excellent nursing care’

Writing and developing research are powerful ways of sharing good practice, says Alison James

Vector image of a workspace. To mark the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife, members of our editorial advisory team reflect on nursing and advice for aspiring leaders. This article is by Amanda Claeys.

Technology must be coupled with good leadership if nursing care is to improve

Put informatics at the heart of service development and delivery, says Amanda Claeys

Vector image of woman opening door shaped like arrow pointing up. To mark the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife, members of our editorial advisory team reflect on nursing and advice for aspiring leaders. This article is by Nichole McIntosh.

‘Be open to opportunities even if they don't fit neatly into your plans’

If you want to be a leader stay open to opportunities, advises Nichole McIntosh

Vector image of silhouettes of heads with arrows exchanging thoughts. To mark the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife, members of our editorial advisory team reflect on nursing and advice for aspiring leaders. This article is by Helen Reeves.

As a nurse leader, I can ensure excellent patient care

A mentor's guidance can be crucial when leadership gets tough, says Helen Reeves

Vector image showing paper aeroplanes.To mark the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife, members of Nursing Management’s editorial advisory team reflect on nursing and advice for aspiring nurse leaders. This article is by  Alex McMahon.

My job is to keep giving nurses the conditions and support they need to flourish

Alex McMahon on his journey to becoming a director of nursing