Nursing Leadership Theories
NURSING LEADERSHIP: COMPARISON AND ANALYSIS OF CONCEPTS & THEORIES

The work of Cherie and Gebrekida (2005) report that there is both formal and informal leadership in that managers are formally "delegated authority, including the power to reward or punish. A manager is expected to perform functions such as planning, organizing, directing (leading) and controlling (evaluating)." On the other hand, informal leaders are "not always managers performing those functions required by the organization. Leaders often are not even part of the organization. Florence Nightingale, after leaving the Crimea, was not connected with an organization but was still a leader." (Cherie and Gebrekida, 2005)

Trait Theories

Early leadership theories included that of 'trait theories' which held a fundamental belief that "leaders are born, not made." Trait theory makes the assumption that an individual has "certain innate abilities, personality traits or other characteristics in order to be a leader." (Cherie and Gebrekida, 2005) This…...

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Bibliography

Swansburg, C. Russel (2002). Introduction to Management and Leadership for Nurse.

Cherie, A. And Gebrekida. AB (2005) Nursing Leadership and Management. 2005. Retrieved from:  http://www.cartercenter.org/resources/pdfs/health/ephti/library/lecture_notes/nursing_students/LN_nsg_ldrshp_final.pdf

Nursing Leadership
The task that awaits a newly hired nurse unit manager in this particular care facility is going to be challenging. ith nurses complaining out loud about assignments, and with nurses calling in sick, being late to work and not being productive, the new unit manager has her hands full. This paper uses scholarly literature to propose steps to be taken to get the care facility back to operating the way it should be operating. The two most important components of her plan to get the unit back to being fully productive are conflict resolution and problem-solving.

Conflict Management Should Come Into Play

Before any major overhaul of the policies in the care unit can be completed, the new unit manager must deal with the conflict that exists. And so, because there is a great deal of literature on managing conflict, and because the manager has had experience in resolving conflicts in…...

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Works Cited

Cherry, Kendra. (2013). Transformational leadership. About.com. Retrieved June 13, 2013, from  http://psychology.about.com .

Kelly, J. (2006). An Overview of Conflict. Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing, 25(1), 22-27.

Lusardi, P. (2012). So You Want to Change Practice: Recognizing Practice Issues and Channeling Those Ideas. Critical Care Nurse, 32(2), 55-63.

May, A., and Norbury, J. (2007). Follow the Leader. Emergency Nurse, 15(4), 16-21.

Nursing Leadership
As nursing has moved toward professionalization, roles for nurses in leadership positions have been created. Historically, the roles of charge nurse, nurse manager, nurse educator, and nurse leader, have existed to coordinate and improve care delivery. In recent times, advanced practice nursing education has been introduced in order to formalize and improve performance of this role, in order to ensure evidence-based practice and improve patient care outcomes. While the presence of CNS's and other graduate-prepared nurses has been shown to improve patient outcomes, the existence of problems with medical errors and cost escalation still extant in hospitals has prompted health care leaders to develop a new role addressing these problems. This nascent, credentialed role, created by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) in consultation with nursing faculty, clinical experts and other stakeholders, is called a Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL).

Nursing administrative position

The outcome variable of nurse job satisfaction…...

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References

Aiken, L.H. (2002). Superior outcomes for magnet hospitals: The evidence base. In M. McClure & A.S. Hinshaw (Eds.), Magnet hospitals revisited (pp. 61 -- 81). Washington, DC: American Nurses Association.

American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2005). CNL frequently asked questions. Retrieved October 5, 2007, from  http://www.aacn.nche.edu/CNL/faq.htm .

Deutschendorf, A.L. (2003). From past paradigms to future frontiers: Unique care delivery models to facilitate nursing work and quality outcomes. Journal of Nursing Administration, 33 (1), 52 -- 59.

Manthey, M. (1990). Definitions and basic elements of a patient care delivery system with an emphasis on primary nursing. In G.G. Mayer, M.J. Madden, & E. Lawrenz (Eds.), Patient care delivery models (pp. 201 -- 211). Rockville, MD: Aspen Publishers.

Nursing management is a vital part of an effective healthcare system. It is a partner in professional satisfaction for nurses and a partner in achieving good health for individuals and societies alike (Oulton, 2006).
Being a nurse manager is a very tough job that requires a strong commitment and drive for success. It is important for some one who is thinking about embarking on a nurse manager career to get a good education as well as learn all that they can from those around them. It is also important for them to understand the demands that this type of job requires so that they can best plan for taking care of their selves as well as their job duties.

Nursing is a very well respected profession that offers a person a very rewarding career. It is also a very demanding career as well and should only be undertaken by a person…...

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References

Nurse Manager Role. (n.d.). Retrieved December 3, 2009, from The Healthcare Performance

Institute Web site: http://www.healthcareperformanceinstitute.com/nurse-manager-role.jsp

Oulton, Judith. (2006). Nursing Management Today: An ICN Viewpoint. Retrieved December 3,

2009, from Web site:  http://www.ihf-fih.org/pdf/Judith_Oulton.pdf

Nursing Leadership
egardless of the field, most research studies show that collaboration and teamwork are among the top examples of job satisfaction and performance. In the modern healthcare situation, this tends to move far beyond just the physician/nurse relationship, and into the manner in which interdisciplinary teams work together for more positive patient outcomes. Leadership in nursing has become an expected part of the job description, and over the past few decades, not only do nurses engender more and more clinical responsibility, patient advocacy, and patient and family communication, they are asked to be informal leaders within a group situation that may range from informal patient assessments, new product testing, or procedural and hiring committees (Chang, W., et al., 2009).

Modern healthcare and nursing are more complex than ever before. The nurse's role is far more than simply an assistant is, and requires the understanding and application of a large toolbox to…...

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References

Borkowski, N. (2011). Organizational Behavior in Health Care. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett.

Chang, W., et al. (2009). Job Satisfaction and Perceptions of Quality of Patient Care. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 65(9), 1946-55.

Clark, C. (2009). Creating Nursing Leadership and Management. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett.

Critical Thinking Company . (2013, June). Critical Thinking and Nursing. Retrieved from criticalthinking.org:  https://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/critical-thinking-and-nursing/834

In this regard, she has demonstrated superior emotional intelligence (EI), a key component of democratic and transformational leadership (Sanders, Davidson, Price, 1996). She also is compassionate and helps the nurses who need more guidance to understand advanced procedures and how to get tasks accomplished. In this regard she shows transformational leadership skills (Lung, Braithwaite, 1992). All of these qualities I plan on emulating. The qualities I don't plan on emulating include her tendency to give nurses too much latitude in the quality of their performance over time; she needs to force greater accountability over performance for these nurses to improve. While she is a great leader, at times it appears she is too flexible, not demanding high enough performance for nurses to improve.
In conclusion, the N Unit Manager makes solid contributions to the value of healthcare service provided and has had many patients recommend her for awards and promotions.…...

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References

Lung, M., & Braithwaite, D. (1992). Management of change: A case study in nurse education. Health Manpower Management 18(2), 17.

Sanders, B.H., Davidson, a.M., & Price, S.A. (1996). The unit nurse executive. Nursing Management, 27(1), 42.

Nursing Leadership
As a nurse supervisor develop a communication plan with your team, defining what and how will communicate, what communication modalities and behavior are acceptable, and what the consequences are if acceptable behaviors are not met.

In the recent past most nursing theories and researches have unanimously agreed and stressed on the importance of nurses as good communicators. Good communication skills are not only required to make the care taking process more efficient but also efficiency in terms of team management and leadership. Nursing theories have suggested that nurses take up diverse roles beyond care taking, which include counseling and educating and the care taking spectrum of nurses covers physical, mental, psychological and spiritual well-being. To address all these aspects, my communication plan lays stress on using multiple communication modalities that include both verbal and non-verbal in order to meet the required targets. Communication within the team should be such that…...

Nursing Leadership: Two Paradigms
In its earliest incarnation as a profession, nurses were often conceptualized as attendants and helpers to physicians and patients, not as leaders. However, nurses over the years have attempted to eke out a unique sphere for themselves within the healthcare profession in the manner in which they integrate a patient's physical, social, psychological, and environmental needs. Today nurses are increasingly called forth to take on leadership positions within organizations, often as a result of cost-cutting efforts that shift responsibilities to nurse leaders that were once relegated to doctors and administrators.

The current available leadership models offered to nurses and to the leaders of healthcare organizations are numerous, and often draw from the literature of the business world as well as healthcare. "Now more than ever nursing needs vibrant and dedicated leaders…Leadership does not rest merely with administrators and high-level managers, but also can be developed and implemented at…...

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References

Domrose, Cathryn. (2002). A guiding hand. NurseWeek. Retrieved September 12, 2011

http://www.nurseweek.com/news/features/02-02/mentor.asp

Roy, Josie. (2007). Horizontal Violence. ADVANCE for Nurses. Retrieved September 12, 2011

at  http://nursing.advanceweb.com/editorial/content/editorial.aspx?cc=102740

When this happens, they will be effective in reaching out to different patients (from a host of backgrounds). This is the point that the underlying quality of care will improve. As a result, I have learned how to apply these concepts to real world health care environments. This will help in day-to-day practices by preparing me for the new challenges that will be faced on a continuing basis.
ecommendations / Conclusions

The only recommendation is to show how leadership strategies must be adjusted to the health care environment and situation. Having this kind of flexibility will give nurses a major advantage in addressing a host of challenges in the future. This is when they can deal with the increased responsibilities and control the added amounts of stress. Once this takes place, is the point they are capable of maintaining high standards of professionalism, quality and ethics at all times. This is…...

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References

Benner, P. (2010). Educating Nurses. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.

Finkelman, a. (2012). Professional Nursing Concepts. Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett.

Lockwood, L (2011). Therapeutic Communication Techniques. E How. Retrieved from: http://www.ehow.com/about_5098131_therapeutic-communication-techniques-nursing.html

Nagelkerk, J. (2006). Leadership and Nursing Care Management. St. Louis, MO: Saunders.

Task 2.3

Step 1: Use your experience identified with the lowest scores as the basis for reflective analysis.

Step 2: Write about this experience using the following frame (painting the picture).

It is important to me to continue to discuss the Pediatric Unit, because so much of what I do occurs there. In comparison to my high score as the mentor, I automatically shift into the service/provider role at times rather than the initiator role because of my tendency to assume tasks myself. My intuition and my personal knowledge of belief is that if I do it myself it is done the way it should be done. With the objectives of what needs to be completed, the assessment of my staff's competencies, effective delegation, the assumption of a fair assignment, and the acknowledgment of a "weak line," I am placed at risk in this role. My reason for taking on tasks myself is…...

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Covey, S. (1989). The seven habits of highly effective people. New York: Simon and Schuster.

Donaldson, S.K., PhD, RN, FAAN, & Fralic, M.F., DrPH, RN, FAAN. (Fall, 2000). Forging today's practice-academic link: a new era for nursing leadership. Nursing Administration Quarterly, 25(1): 95-101.

Facts not fiction, a firm base for managing everyday practice (1997). The Postgraduate Medical Office, University of Dundee.

Lane, A.J. (1990). Nurse extenders: refocusing on the art of delegation. Journal of Nursing Administration, 20(5).

The Importance of Effective Nursing Leadership Today Today, the nursing profession is under unprecedented pressures to deliver high quality patient-centered care in the wake of the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic. In far too many instances, nurses are being overwhelmed on the front lines of patient care, and it may be weeks or even months before the peak of the pandemic is fully experienced. Against this backdrop, identifying ways that professional nurses can help achieve this goal by assuming appropriate leadership roles has assumed new importance and relevance. To determine the facts, the purpose of this paper is to provide a review of the relevant literature, including the student handbook, to describe the importance of leadership for professional nursing practice. Finally, a summary of the research and important findings about professional nursing practice and leadership are presented in the paper’s conclusion.
Review and Discussion
In some ways, the nursing profession is unique because it…...

CLC - Leadership Styles and Nursing1. Summary of personal leadership style, traits, and practicesMy personal leadership style is primarily democratic and participative, with the following corresponding traits and practices: I involve team members in decision-making and value their input; I encourage open communication and active listening; I empower employees to take initiative and be creative; I prioritize collaboration over competition; I seek consensus when making major decisions; I focus on developing skills in others; and, I aim to build trust, respect, and commitment in the team.Speakers notes:My leadership style is mainly democratic and participative. This assessment is based on the fact that I strongly believe in empowering team members by involving them in important decisions and listening to their perspectives. Likewise, I aim to foster open communication and collaboration, rather than impose my will in a top-down manner. In addition, I also try to build trust and respect among team…...

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References

Alnajjar, H., & Abou Hashish, E. (2022). Exploring the relationship between leadership and conflict management styles among nursing students. Nursing Management - UK, 29(3), 25–31.

Hughes, V. (2019). Nurse leader impact: A review. Nursing Management, 50(4), 42–49.

Ligget, R. (2020). Toward a Conceptualization of Democratic Leadership in a Professional Context. Canadian Journal of Educational Administration and Policy, 193, 115–127.

Quality Improvement Committee MeetingThe Environment of care is also known as any site where treatment of patients is administered, including outpatient and inpatient settings. The primary purpose of the Environment of care is to ensure an effective, functional, and safe environment for the patients and staff members. Following the meeting report, occupational safety and health administration statistics reported the status of environment care based on specific parameters, including; safety, security, emergency management, fire safety, Hazardous materials, utility management, and medical equipment. According to the report, injuries and illnesses seem upward (Parvizi et al., 2017). For instance, in 2019 and 2020, 85 and 90 cases of injuries and illnesses were recorded, respectively. However, there is improved security compliance among the members through wearing the official badge. Also, a positive trend in emergency management has been recorded until the first quarter of 2021. Unfortunately, the response to fire safety still fluctuates, with…...

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References

Cosper, P., Zellinger, M., Enebo, A., Jacques, S., Razzano, L., & Flack, M. N. (2017). Improving clinical alarm management: guidance and strategies. Biomedical instrumentation & technology, 51(2), 109-115.

Parvizi, J., Barnes, S., Shohat, N., & Edmiston Jr, C. E. (2017). Environment of care: Is it time to reassess microbial contamination of the operating room air as a risk factor for surgical site infection in total joint arthroplasty? American journal of infection control, 45(11), 1267-1272.

Sampson, S. (2018). Advances in Food and Nutrition Research. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 50(2), 213.

Storr, J., Twyman, A., Zingg, W., Damani, N., Kilpatrick, C., Reilly, J., ... & Allegranzi, B. (2017). Core components for effective infection prevention and control programmes: new WHO evidence-based recommendations. Antimicrobial Resistance & Infection Control, 6(1), 1-18.

, 2010). It is perfectly conceivable that this nurse leader would welcome more collaborative or shared leadership responsibilities, particularly since the setting for empirical clinical research on this very issue was, in fact, an ICU (osengren, Bondas, Nordholm, et al., 2010).
Finally, it appears from this interview subject's input into this project that she is a competent and effective nursing leader, largely by virtue of her description of her supervisory and administrative style and inclination. However, her input lacked any substantial data on the basis of which a reviewer could evaluate her effectiveness as a clinical leader more specifically. Those particular skill sets may occur in combination but they undoubtedly also occur individually within different leaders (Stanley & Sherratt, 2010). A review of historical literature (such as in connection with Florence Nightingale) clearly demonstrates that good nursing leaders may or may not necessarily also be equally good clinical leaders (Stanley &…...

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It has been shown through research to be critical that the organization make the provision of support for the nursing staff in terms of their education and provisioning career support as well through making time and financial allocations to provide the necessary support system in which the nursing staff may advance their education and hence their career. (Cook, Horz & Mildon, 2006; paraphrased citing the work of: Robinson, (2001 and Hinshaw (2002) Additionally falling within these provisions of support are time and financial allocations for "research, special projects and publications (Kramer & Schmalenberg, 1988; as cited by Cook, Horz, & Mildon, 2006) the research fact sheet includes the necessity for organizations to "Support a 'bias toward action' (Kramer & Schmalenberg, 1988; as cited by Cook, Horz, & Mildon, 2006); and to "Enhance nurse-staffing rations (Hinshaw, 2002; as cited by Cook, Horz, & Mildon, 2006) and lastly to provide encouragement…...

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