Category: Leadership

  • Networking, Mentorship & Leadership in Nursing

    Network with Purpose Networking with a purpose implies behaviors Communication is the cornerstone of a network with purpose in nursing. Effective communication involves the nurse’s knowledge and ability to apply a specific set of behaviors. Amyx (2018) notes that “networking on purpose is about authentic connection” (para. 3). There, one can apply nursing leadership qualities…

  • Nursing Professional Development: Nursing Education, Practice, and Leadership

    Table of Contents Impact of the IOM Report on Nursing Practice Impact of the IOM Report on Nursing Education Impact of the IOM Report on the Role of the Nurse as a Leader Conclusion References Nowadays, the representatives of the nursing profession start playing more and more important roles in the American health care system.…

  • The Problems of Surgical Leadership

    Introduction The presented paper offers a literature review and evidence synthesis for a proposal that targets the problems of surgical leadership (SRL), team performance, and shared leadership (SL) in surgical settings. There is very little information about SRL, even though it is acknowledged as a critical element of providing high-quality surgical services (Barling, Akers, &…

  • Indian Creek Foundation: Leadership Theory and Process

    Leadership Theory and Process Social work often brings the responsibility of leadership in order to resolve issues and find competent solutions. In the Capstone Project, a non-profit organization was examined. The Indian Creek Foundation supports people with mental disabilities. The main issue is that the organization is operating on a dysfunctional, outdated operation plan which…

  • Leadership Styles in Nursing: Which to Choose?

    Leadership styles in the healthcare sphere are an important issue that needs to be thoroughly studied so as healthcare workers to be ready to follow innovations and adapt to various situations. While working with other health personnel and being crucial for patients’ safety and comfort, nurses are considered to be an essential group in leadership.…

  • Participative and Delegative Leadership in Nursing

    Nursing leadership ensures every patient gets quality care. I have portrayed the best leadership traits during my professional practice. My leadership style portrays both delegative and participative approaches. I am a competent leader who works with my patients and nurses. Team leadership is a participative approach that encourages every person to be part of the…

  • Nurse Leadership Case: A Situation With a Registered Nurse at a Psychiatric Unit

    The case under consideration describes a situation with a registered nurse at a large psychiatric unit. During one of her shifts, an incident happened and a nurse can have a problem with her license. Legal and Ethical Issues One of the legal issues that can be implied with this situation is negligence. However, it is…

  • Transformational Leadership for Nurses’ Motivation

    Internal and External Motivation Factors Categories Extrinsic (external) Intrinsic(internal) Job Content Characteristics Challenging nature of work Opportunity to provide high-quality care Level of authority Level of influence on job planning and related activities The significance of the work Opportunity to apply certain skills or use creativity Perceived work effectiveness Perceived competence in work Fulfillment of…

  • Nursing Informatics and Leadership Competencies

    The quality of the health care can be increased with the help of implementation of new management systems aimed at making the storage and use of information about the patients, innovations in medical practise, current events, and other issues useful for healthcare staff freely available, easily accessible, though more secured and protected from breaches of…

  • Leadership Competencies in Nurse Educators

    Table of Contents Introduction Personal Leadership Competency Implications for Advanced Nursing Practice Conclusion References Introduction Leadership entails using social influence to derive the best out of people to achieve a common goal. Professional organizations have created various competencies such as knowledge, skills, or attitudes that can guide nurse leaders to enhance their skills and provide…