Registered Nurses are the largest clinical group employed by hospitals. Because they are the largest group much attention is focused on nursing (Wisconsin Health Care Workforce Report-2009). This report also urges serious caution related to the large number of retirements and reduction in hours that is expected in the future as experienced nurses age and make choices about retirement and hour reduction. Commitment to the professional development of nursing includes identifying future nurse leaders at all levels of organization. Today’s nurse leader is in his or her late 40s to early 60s with an average age of 52. Twenty nine percent of nurse executives will be retiring within five years.