biostudies-literatureUnknown76(6)Pires MFS<h4>Objective</h4>To identify the leadership competencies of Medical-Surgical Nursing Specialist Nurses.<h4>Methods</h4>A quantitative, descriptive study using the Leadership Competencies Questionnaire. 311 Portuguese Medical-Surgical Nursing Specialist Nurses participated. Data analysis involved descriptive and inferential statistical analysis using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), version 22.0.<h4>Results</h4>Study participants had an above-average self-perception on the scale (mean = 3.5) in all leadership roles, recognizing their leadership competencies. The leadership competencies of Medical-Surgical Nursing Specialist Nurses are balanced across all roles: Mentor (5.80 ± 1.02); Coordinator (5.53 ± 0.86); Facilitator (5.38 ± 1.04); Innovator (5.34 ± 0.88); Director (5.31 ± 1.10); Producer (5.30 ± 0.98); Monitor (5.15 ± 1.00); Corrector (4.79 ± 1.29).<h4>Conclusions</h4>Specialized nursing practice enhances nurses' self-perceived leadership competencies. Nurses see themselves as leaders focused on internal support and facilitation of collective effort and opportunities for skill development.Revista brasileira de enfermageme20220721https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC10695035biostudies-literatureLeadership Competencies of the Medical-Surgical Nursing Specialist Nurse.PMC10695035Pires MFSFerreira FMPBLopes RSMota LANDCaetano CSFfalseLeadership Competencies of the Medical-Surgical Nursing Specialist Nurse.<h4>Objective</h4>To identify the leadership competencies of Medical-Surgical Nursing Specialist Nurses.<h4>Methods</h4>A quantitative, descriptive study using the Leadership Competencies Questionnaire. 311 Portuguese Medical-Surgical Nursing Specialist Nurses participated. Data analysis involved descriptive and inferential statistical analysis using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), version 22.0.<h4>Results</h4>Study participants had an above-average self-perception on the scale (mean = 3.5) in all leadership roles, recognizing their leadership competencies. The leadership competencies of Medical-Surgical Nursing Specialist Nurses are balanced across all roles: Mentor (5.80 ± 1.02); Coordinator (5.53 ± 0.86); Facilitator (5.38 ± 1.04); Innovator (5.34 ± 0.88); Director (5.31 ± 1.10); Producer (5.30 ± 0.98); Monitor (5.15 ± 1.00); Corrector (4.79 ± 1.29).<h4>Conclusions</h4>Specialized nursing practice enhances nurses' self-perceived leadership competencies. Nurses see themselves as leaders focused on internal support and facilitation of collective effort and opportunities for skill development.2023-01-01T00:00:00Z20232025-04-19T17:03:21.677Z2025-04-19T17:03:21.677ZS-EPMC106950353805547510.1590/0034-7167-2022-0721