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ArticleHealthcare management forum2026

Ready to Lead: An Innovative Microcredentials Leadership Program for Frontline Healthcare Workers in Continuing Care.

John W Smith, Susan Stevens

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Article in Healthcare management forum, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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2 authors.

John W SmithMount Saint Vincent University, Teaching and Learning Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.ORCID 0009-0001-9999-5807
Susan StevensMount Saint Vincent University, Department of Family Science, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

With an ageing population and the highest disability rate in Canada, Nova Scotia continues to see demand for continuing care services grow. While focus has been placed on addressing persistent frontline staffing challenges, less attention has been paid to the ongoing need for new leaders. The many Continuing Care Assistants (CCAs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) working in continuing care are a diverse, educated, and experienced workforce bringing new ideas and perspectives into healthcare leadership. Mount Saint Vincent University's Ready to Lead (R2L) program is a microcredential series designed to prepare CCAs and LPNs to progress into continuing care leadership roles. R2L can also serve as a unique recruitment and retention tool attracting individuals seeking career paths including continuing care leadership opportunities. This article details R2L's design, development, and outcomes from the inaugural R2L program offering insights for health leaders wanting to identify effective training and retention strategies.

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LeadershipNursing AssistantsFrontline WorkersHumansLicensed Practical NursesNova Scotia

Identifiers

PMID41843556
PMCPMC13272828

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