AbstractObjectiveThis study discusses the challenges and characteristics of effective public health nursing leaders in local health departments and barriers to effective leadership during the hyperturbulent conditions of 2008–2010.Design and SampleParticipants were drawn from a purposive sample of seven directors of nursing (DON) in six countyLHDs in two states for this qualitative study using inductive methods.MeasuresSemistructured telephone interviews were conducted, using open‐ended questions. Data analysis consisted of coding, pattern identification, and theme development, assisted by the use ofATLAS.ti™. Credibility was achieved through intercoder agreement and resonance of the findings with participants.ResultsTwo underlying challenges emerged: leadership dissonance and leading through ambiguity. Three key effective leadership attributes identified were as follows: collaborative change management, life‐long learning, and being visionary.DONs identified extrinsic and intrinsic barriers to leadership effectiveness and leading change in public health systems andPHNpractice.ConclusionResults suggest ways to supportPHNleaders in order to overcome barriers to effective leadership
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