Who Uses the Framework

The Global Nursing Leadership Competency Framework can be used by any nurse as a tool to measure leadership capabilities and determine which competencies need the most attention. The below graphic demonstrates the path a nurse can take to apply the framework and implement its results. 

1. Complete the self-assessment.
2. Set goals based on scores.
3. Determine training needs.
4. Identify mentors and resources.

Tools for Continued Growth

The Global Nursing Leadership Competency Framework can be used by academic leaders to measure if their current programming effectively teaches the leadership competencies. The below graphic demonstrates the path academia can take to apply the framework to their courses and programs. 

1. Assess existing program.
2. Incorporate into existing or new courses.
3. Evaluate student and faculty responses for changes.
4. Reassess programs.

The Global Nursing Leadership Competency Framework can be used by clinical employers to measure their employees' strengths and weaknesses as nurse leaders and determine which competencies should be improved. The below graphics demonstrate the path employers can take to apply the framework, in both clinical settings with and without a clinical ladder. 

As a tool for employers with a clinical ladder program

1. Establish professional development goals by level of employee.
2. Incorporate into a clinical ladder program.
3. Establish feedback loops.
4. Reassess.

As a tool for employers of clinical nurses

1. Establish professional development goals by level of employee.
2. Incorporate into leadership development programs.
3. Establish feedback loops.
4. Reassess.