Leadership skills in the field of nursing are important skills to have in many health care positions. Fortunately, improving current leadership skills is available to those nurses that desire to lead. One excellent resource is the Future of Nursing Campaign website. This campaign for action website provides weekly updates, webinar invitations, and electronic alert by state. Their goals are based on the Institute of Medicine’s Future of Nursing report ("About us," n.d.).
While residing in Illinois but having a license in Iowa and other states, the news for various states can be easily accessed. As United Health Group is requiring nurses retain an active registered nursing license in many different