Yearly Archives: 2022

Leadership Style   Some people are leaders because they are assigned the position within an organization. Others become leaders only because of the way people respond to them. The influence someone has over groups of people is based on a variety of leadership approaches or styles. For example, a situational leadership approach refers to someone […]

Nursing Leadership Action and Continuous Improvement Plan   It is generally accepted that change will occur whether we want it to or not. Nurse leaders understand that they may either shape and control the change or deal with the consequence of accidental change or change by drift. By cultivating self-awareness and planning professional goals, you […]

Workplace Culture and Leadership   Creating a collaborative, nurturing workplace culture is an important component in the delivery of quality healthcare. Personal styles of leadership play an integral role in the effectiveness of the team as a whole when developing congruency in evidence-based practices.   In this Discussion, you reflect on how leadership style can […]

Since healthcare organizations rely heavily on productive interactions to achieve positive outcomes, it is important for nurse leaders to recognize the value of emotional intelligence. What is the importance of recognizing how you personally handle stressful situations? How can understanding effective strategies for conflict resolution be beneficial in the workplace? Self-awareness is an important skill […]

Coaching, Mentoring, and Effective Feedback   According to the ANA Peer Review Guidelines position statement, “As the professional association for nursing, ANA has a responsibility to the public and its members to facilitate the development of a quality assurance system including peer review.” Each nurse has a responsibility to engage in collaborative decision-making processes, self-evaluation […]

Literature on Transitions of Care   One aspect of leadership is staying current on the latest research in your field. Healthcare is no exception. For your Week 4 and Module 2 Assignments, you are researching the role of the nurse leader in improving transitions of care. An annotated bibliography will help you keep track of […]

Systems in Healthcare   What is systems thinking? How can the nurse leader apply this perspective (e.g., as it relates to policies and protocols)? How might the leader propel the team to think from a systems perspective?   In this Discussion, you select a transition of care and consider how you might apply the IHI […]

Case studies expose professionals to new perspectives by providing details of given scenarios, followed by the outcomes and analysis of those outcomes. In this Discussion, you review case studies in healthcare settings and apply your leadership style and skills to the scenarios provided.   Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto   To prepare:   Review the Resources, […]

Some people are leaders because they are assigned the position within an organization. Others become leaders only because of the way people respond to them. The influence someone has over groups of people is based on a variety of leadership approaches or styles. For example, a situational leadership approach refers to someone who is able […]

Leadership Theories in Practice   A walk through the Business section of any bookstore or a quick Internet search on the topic will reveal a seemingly endless supply of writings on leadership. Formal research literature is also teeming with volumes on the subject.   However, your own observation and experiences may suggest these theories are […]