Stepping Into Nurse Leadership: What Every Bedside Nurse Needs to Know
Course Overview
This episode explores the critical transition from clinical nurse to nurse leader, examining the challenges of moving from peer to supervisor and the essential competencies needed to build high-performing teams. Participants will learn practical strategies for managing conflict, delivering difficult feedback, navigating staff scheduling dilemmas, and understanding the budget fundamentals that drive unit operations.
Listen, Learn, and Earn CE Hours with this podcast course. Available on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast apps.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Identify key leadership competencies required for the transition from peer to supervisor and strategies to establish credibility without sacrificing relationships
- Apply evidence-based frameworks for delivering difficult feedback and managing workplace conflict in ways that preserve psychological safety and promote growth
- Utilize practical approaches to common operational challenges including staff scheduling, budget management, and resource allocation
- Recognize warning signs of leadership burnout and implement sustainable practices for long-term success in management roles
About the Author/Presenter
Mackenzie Butler, DNP, MSN, RN-BC is the Head of Nursing Products at Colibri Group, where she leads innovative solutions to advance nursing education and professional development. She holds a Doctorate in Nursing Practice and a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership. In addition to her leadership role, Mackenzie serves as adjunct faculty at the College of Saint Benedict, sharing her expertise with future healthcare professionals. Her professional interests include healthcare simulation and leveraging technology to enhance learning outcomes.
Dr. Vanessa Pomarico is certified as a family nurse practitioner and earned a doctorate in Nursing Education from Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, CT She practices at Northeast Medical Group (NEMG), specializing in Internal Medicine with a special interest in women’s health and transgender healthcare. An author, lecturer, educator, and volunteer, Dr. Pomarico is the transgender healthcare trainer for NEMG system-wide.
Dr. Pomarico is the co-author of two nursing pathophysiology textbooks and a contributing author in “Focus on Adult Health Nursing”. She served on the advisory board for The Jim Collins Foundation, a non-profit organization community-based initiative promoting the self-determination and empowerment of all transgender people. Dr. Pomarico has served as the Co-Chair of Health Policy and is a Past President of the Connecticut Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Society (CTAPRNS). Dr. Pomarico presents locally and nationally.
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Nursing
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