How Proactive Leadership Development Can Work

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By: Kayla C. Simiele, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, Nurse Administrator, Surgical Services Perianesthesia and Gonda Outpatient Procedure Centers, and Amber Wirkus, MSN, RN, NE-BC, Vice President of Nursing, Mayo Clinic Rochester

Published: 4/8/2026

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Truly effective succession planning in perioperative nursing is about preparation, not promotion.

Embracing this perspective has helped us build a bench of leaders who are more confident, better informed, and more ready when opportunities arise. It's also strengthening engagement and retention among high-potential staff.

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