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Since 1929, the Florence Nightingale Foundation (FNF) has inspired, nurtured and supported senior, middle and early career nurses and midwives. FNF has continued to develop inspirational and innovative leaders ensuring nursing and midwifery talent stays in the profession they love. We create bespoke leadership opportunities to explore individual leadership styles and develop skills to be confident and impactful leaders. We inspire nurses and midwives to strengthen their voice to improve patient outcomes through innovation, research, evidence based practice and policy change.

FNF Principles of Leadership Development

Nurses are leaders at every level and through the life span of their careers
Self awareness and emotional intelligence are at the heart of leadership development
Leadership is underpinned by our values, motivations and aspirations. Leadership is therefore truly unique to the personal and professional journey
Leadership is enacted when the person defines their sphere of influence and steps into their authority
Leaders embed a culture of learning for all and promote shared decision making across health and care systems

Our Promise, we will

Demonstration of commitment and investment in leadership development, talent management and succession planning
Quantifiable improvements in patient and health outcomes
Improved well being and retention of the workforce
Positive impact on the wider team through investment in role models and the development of exceptional leaders resulting in improved staff engagement and motivation

Acknowledge the essential contribution of nursing and midwifery to population health
Contribute to improving clinical and health outcomes through investment in nursing and midwifery leadership
Fulfil a social responsibility to enhance opportunities for nurses and midwives to have influence in recognition of their unique perspective and expertise
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