clinical leaders at the bedside. Two
topics focused on the role, characteristics,
and skills of the clinical
leader and the part motivation
plays in clinical leadership; these
areas are not presented in this article.
The remaining six topics were
categorized as advanced knowledge
and skills for the clinical leader at
the bedside and will be addressed in
the future.
The core knowledge topics are
discussed in the next section. The
competency skills of clinical leaders
at the bedside follow.