Leadership in Organizations NURS 440

Description of Module: This module will build on the knowledge gained in Module 1, gaining further knowledge about leadership in organizations.

Module Objectives:

1. Analyze common situational leadership styles

2. Compare the differences between leadership and management

3. Examine communication styles impactful in team environments

4. Dissect how current and future paradigm shifts in health care may affect the leadership skills needed by nurses in the 21st century

Resources provided for module:

Readings:

Bourgault, A. M., & Goforth, C. (2021). Embrace teamwork to create and maintain a

positive workplace culture. Critical Care Nurse, 41(3), 8–10.

https://doi-org.ssuproxy.mnpals.net/10.4037/ccn2021662

Cox, S., & Cohen, S. (2015). Essential skills for nurse managers. HCPro, a division of

BLR. https://search-ebscohost-com.ssuproxy.mnpals.net/login.aspx?direct=true&db=e680sww&AN=936861&scope=site

Read Introduction and Chapters 2 & 11

Elwell, S. & Elikofer, A. (2015). Defining leadership in a changing time. Journal of

Trauma Nursing, 22(6), 312-314. doi:10.1097/JTN.0000000000000165 (available

in Module 2)

Hubbard, H. & Chicca, J. (2022). Navigating authority gradients. American Nurse. https://www.myamericannurse.com/navigating-authority-gradients/

Krive, J. (2013). Building effective workforce management practices through shared governance and technology systems integration.  Nursing Economic$,  31(5), 231–249. https://ssuproxy.mnpals.net/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=cul&AN=91515526&scope=site

Smith-Papa (2015). Effective nurse leadership: Transforming long-term care. HCPro, a

division of BLR. https://search-ebscohost-com.ssuproxy.mnpals.net/login.aspx?direct=true&db=e680sww&AN=1021916&scope=site

Read Chapters 10 & 11

Van Ess, C. H., & Cukr, P. L. (2000). Communication styles that promote perceptions

of collaboration, quality, and nurse satisfaction. Journal of Nursing Care Quality, 14(2), 63–74. https://ssuproxy.mnpals.net/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=cul&AN=107102921&scope=site

Weber, E., Ward, J., & Walsh, T. (2015). Nurse leader competencies: A toolkit for

success. Nurse Management, 46 (12). 47-50. doi:10.1097/01.NUMA.0000473505.23431.85 (available in Module 2)

Video:

Walt Disney—Tranformational Leadership  

Optional Video:

Transformational Nursing Leadership

Additional Resources:

American Psychological Association (2020). Publication manual of the American

Psychological Association (7th ed.).

Orientation to Discussions Video and Outline (found in NURS 440 Module 2)

Navigate Brightspace Learning Environment – Engage in Discussions Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WAYt5jQAqc&list=PLxHabmZzFY6mtggGZAitZ 61kmpS-pMIaM&index=10&t=0s

Turnitin Orientation Video and Outline

YouTube – Understanding Turnitin’s Report

Assignments: This is the second module in NURS 440. The assignment due dates are found in the NURS 440 calendar.