Table 4 Factors affecting the feasibility of nurse leadership according to experts interviewed
From: Setting the agenda for nurse leadership in India: what is missing
Factors decreasing feasibility | |
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Structural Factors | • Low levels of nursing representation at the national and provincial levels • No representational body for the profession for strongly advocating on nursing issues • Lack of clarity around authority and accountability for decision-making • Lack of role clarity between State and National level institutions as health is a “state affair” |
Functional Factors | • Nurses are not appropriately prepared for leadership or managerial positions • Eligibility criteria restrict nurses from applying for leadership positions • Lack of transparency in decision-making processes • No mandate for INC for national oversight on issues other than nursing education |