In order for NMs to be successful change agents for patient engagement, it is important to understand the competencies and education required to support this role transition. Many NMs are selected for their role based on clinical expertise and lack formal leadership training or skills. They need support from executives to gain the education and training to be successful leaders. The Future of Nursing Report calls for nurses to have “2 critical sets of competencies: a common set that can serve as the foundation for any leadership opportunity and a more specific set tailored to a particular context, time, and place.NMs need the required leadership skills to serve in a management-level position. They also need defined competencies for creating an environment for patient engagement.