“A leader is the person who influences and guides direction, opinion, and course of action. Leaders are in the front, moving forward, taking risks, and challenging the status quo (Marquis & Huston, 2012).” I had the pleasure of observing and interviewing Sheila Barcimo, who is a charge nurse on the DOU unit at Beverly Hospital in Montebello, CA. Background Sheila Barcimo had a passion for nursing ever since she can remember.
Leadership in nursing is a pivotal function that influences the healthcare landscape and shapes the development of conducive work environments. Nursing leaders who foster a culture of excellence can inspire teams to deliver exceptional care, overcome challenges, and pursue professional development opportunities. As such, nursing leadership is an indispensable component of healthcare management that demands a deep understanding of the nuances of the nursing profession, a commitment to ethical and evidence-based practices, and a mastery of interpersonal and organizational skills. The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) defines the leadership competencies required for nurse practitioners to be influential and competent leaders. A leadership development plan
Essentials of nursing leadership and management: (6th Ed). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) has a strong stance on nurses and leadership. They believe that nurses are a vital component to health care system and nurses in leadership roles can have a positive impact on such. Nurses are in all sorts of roles within the health care systems ranging from a staff nurse, nurse managers, to advance practice, all the way to congress (Finkelman & Kenner, 2013). In addition, they even serve in the boardroom within some health care organizations. Leadership doesn’t necessarily mean a nurse in a manager position, but a nurse who has an influence on staff.
Leadership styles are a vital component in strong and effective nursing leadership. These leadership styles consist of transformational leadership, charismatic leadership, transactional leadership, autocratic leadership, and passive avoidant leadership and each of these leadership styles consists of different components which has the potential to positively or negatively affect nursing leadership as a whole. Leaders in nursing have the duty to create and preserve a work environment which not only encourages positive patient outcomes but also positively influences teams and individual nurses. Leadership style has been recognized as a huge contributing factor in creating a positive work environment, leading to improved recruitment and maintenance
Awareness of oneself, and the unit and organization as a professional is pivotal. While these are essential characteristics, nurses must go even farther when striving for professionalism. However leadership comes with and requires time, the building leadership skills (behaviors that engage others while working towards the same goals), will emerge. Nurses in leadership roles need strong morals and ethics and the commitment to always act in the best interests of their patients (Schmidt and Brown
Leadership Style This paper will discuss leadership and the role of the new graduate nurse. The authors quiz results will be explored and how her leadership style has impacted her current beliefs. This paper will also discuss the qualities of leadership for the graduate level nurse. This paper will examine the authors leadership characteristics including the ones she would like to develop. Lastly this paper will finish with a quotation from an article pertaining to leadership in the advanced practice nursing role.
As nursing leaders their job include those previously mentioned while also addressing other, which would include a lack of resources, such as shift scheduling, patient-nurse ratio, supply management, and overall personnel availability. Although the aforementioned lack of resources must be addressed by nursing leadership, those leaders must find a way to continue providing patient care and nursing self-care. Marquis and Huston, mentioned that leadership are required to build bridges and find solutions to those complex health-care problems that are encountered by the nurses on a daily basis. (Marquis & Huston, 2015) Leadership must continually focus on finding solutions for promoting a healthy work environment.
Introduction Throughout the medical profession there are many great leaders and managers that portray leadership skills to help their facilities, units or organization run smoothly and effectively. Every leader will have different leadership styles based on the group of people they have working for them, the area or unit they are working in, the management or leadership position they are placed in, as well as own personal experiences. Having the opportunity to shadow a nurse leader gave me an insight to just how important their job is and all the detail and hard work that is put into it. Having effective nurse leadership allows for a safe workplace environment where staff members can perform tasks and provide excellent patient care.
Leadership has many definitions. Chin, Desormeaux, and Sawyer (2016) define leadership as a relationship between followers and a leader with the intent to promote change through a mutual vision. Therefore, leaders are active influences in the outcome of organizations, through their decision-making, strategies, and influence on followers (Dinh et al., 2014). Additionally, in the nursing context, it has been documented that a leader 's style plays a factor in patient outcomes (Fischer, 2016). Indeed, in an ever-changing, complex health care environment, nursing leadership has become a crucial factor in managing challenges and maintaining patient safety (Fischer, 2016).
This course gives me an insight of what type of leadership skills will be most compatible with me as a nurse. Nursing can be a tough field to work in because in nursing it is all about being compassionate, caring, and think critically. Throughout the course, there were 7 questionnaires that showed me what type of nurse I would be as a leader. As a CCU (Critical Care Unit Nurse), my philosophy to be a leader should involve being approachable and hard working. Many followers expect a leader to confident and competent and have the ability and capabilities to vision success to inspire others that will follow.
My experiences in the nursing program have taught me to see patients not just as medical cases, but as individuals with unique stories, fears, and needs. I now believe that holistic care, which addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of health, is vital to promoting healing and well-being. When it comes to being a nursing leader, I believe in leading by serving others. I firmly believe that effective leadership isn't about exercising authority or dominance, but rather about serving others and enabling them to achieve their full potential. As a nurse leader, I want to create a friendly place where everyone feels like they belong and where they can share their ideas freely.
Utility of collective leadership theory in nursing by nurse leaders to implement their roles: This topic deals with the meaning and characteristics of collective leadership style and its use in nursing by nurse leaders to carry out their roles effectively. The roles of the nurse leader will also be discussed in brief to give a connection. The key focuses of the collective leadership are accountability, responsibilities and leadership culture which works hand in hand to develop both individual and and organisational levels (West et al 2014). It stresses on continues critical learning by evidence based and reflective practice to improve quality care.
They are able to connect, communicate and coordinate across multiple departments, professional opinions and voices, and the daily schedules of patients. Advocating and designing care with the patient and family is a true skills set and cultural attribute that adds tremendously to a culture of safety and patient – centeredness but requires the most able leadership to build these bridges across the many professionals engaged in care. Building this culture is a leadership challenge and there is no one in my experience better able to make these changes than nursing leaders ( Maureen Bisognano, 2009). Nurses should not just be at the bedside or within the nursing community but must be involved as leaders and decision – makers throughout the healthcare system. As Maureen Bisognano (2009) points out, the best nurses are accomplished envoys among different players and interests involved in direct patient care, which is a skill needed throughout organizations and businesses, not just in hospitals or
(Nursing Times). Nursing is gaining influence in all aspect of healthcare practice, therefore it is important for nurses to develop good leadership skills at the early stage of their practice which is the key to all nursing career and nurse managers can become good leaders with effective training and enhancement of their skills in leadership. Most nursing managers are tossed around by their leaders when they themselves are leaders in their capacities. A nursing manager aspiring to become a leader must be committed to excellence and passion for patient’s advocacy, employee’s protection and be a role model, living by example.
