Robust succession plans remain the exception in healthcare. Nurses are in high demand and their retention is a key to strategic sustainability, quality of care and financial performance. The role of Nurse Leaders is pivotal to ensuring a high level of Nurse retention, safe high quality care, and top performance in patient engagement. Succession development for Nurse Leaders supports the future sustainability and retention of nurses. Providing opportunity and encouragement for career growth within an organization, is a driver for employees to have longevity with an organization.