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Collective shifts: Evaluating early outcomes of the Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators aims to develop skills and confidence in leadership and innovation among mid-career nurse leaders. A comprehensive evaluation began at program inception and informed the development of the fellowship. PURPOSE: Provide preliminary data to assess the activities and early outcomes of the fellowship and highlight fellows' experiences. METHODS: The evaluation collected longitudinal, mixed-methods data from entry, annual, and exit surveys, and annual focus groups with fellows. Bibliometric analysis and review of grant awards were conducted to assess scholarly productivity. DISCUSSION: Data indicated that fellows increased their leadership and innovation confidence, had strong scholarly productivity, and expanded their influence and networks. Fellows described the fellowship as transformative in shifting their thinking and available resources. CONCLUSION: Early outcomes show the fellowship is meeting its program objectives. Fellows highlighted changes that suggest success beyond traditional academic productivity measures.

Source: Nursing Outlook

DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2026.102683

Authors: Stuart Henderson, Amy M. Carrillo, Elena O. Siegel, Rachel L. DiFazio, Kristen L. Fessele, Heather M. Young

Institutions: University of California, Davis, Boston Children's Hospital, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Language: English

Topic: Nursing Education, Practice, and Leadership

Subfield: Issues, ethics and legal aspects

Field: Nursing

Domain: Health Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,260

Funders: Nurse Practitioners of Oregon, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, University of California, Davis, Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis