AYAT College of Nursing & Health Sciences(ACNHS) hosted a training session on “Leadership” led by Anne-Marie Barron, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN, Professor Emerita of College of Natural, Behavioral, and Health Sciences, Simmons University, Dr. Heather Shlosser, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, Dean of School of Nursing and College of Natural, Behavioral and Health Sciences at Simmons University, and Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP, RN, FACDONA, Dean and Professor of College of Nursing, University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). They were joined by Halima Akther, Principal of AYAT College of Nursing & Health Sciences, along with other distinguished Principals of private nursing colleges to address their leadership challenges, explore opportunities, and collaboratively develop a unified vision for the future of nursing in Bangladesh.
This session highlighted that true leadership is about building relationships, empowering others, taking risks and showcasing a commitment to serve. Our attendees also addressed key challenges in elevating the quality of leadership, such as communication barriers, lack of professionalism, interference from non-nurse leaders, and lack of involvement in policy-making and foundational leadership training. Together, they stressed the importance of stakeholder support and continuous faculty development in order to foster a culture change where nurses are seen and valued as equal stakeholders in the healthcare system.
