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Analysis Of Nursing Core Competencies: Leadership At The Forefront

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Nursing Core Competencies, Leadership At The Forefront
Paul Oviasogie
Broward College

Nursing Core Competencies, Leadership At The Forefront Daphne Mallory stated, "Leadership is the art of serving others by equipping them with training, tools and people as well as your time, energy and emotional intelligence so that they can realize their full potential, both personally and professionally.” In nursing, RNs are encouraged to become proficient, professional leaders in the workplace. Nurse leaders embrace the responsibilities of their fellow nursing staff as well as the care of their patients. Also, leaders in nursing are devoted to advocating for their patients, ensuring patient and nursing satisfaction, delivering safe, …show more content…

Subsequently, they must design strategies for establishing, expanding, and cultivating future nurses with matching passion, skills, and understanding. Likewise, they must serve as a role model for advancing nursing education, create a mutual environment with others, promote a safe environment, and maintain credibility as a nurse faculty (Patterson & Krouse, 2015). For nurses to thrive tomorrow, they must emulate the traits of a leader today and mold others with those same values and qualities. “Rejoice in your work; never lose sight of the nursing leader you are now and the nursing leader you will become" (Sue Fitzsimons).

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Fater, K. H., Weatherford, B., Ready, R. W., Finn, K., & Tangney, B. (2014). Expanding Nurse of the Future Nursing Core Competencies Across the Academic-Practice Transition: A Pilot Study. The Journal of Continuing Eduaction in Nursing, 45(8), 366-372. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/00220124-20140716-03
Kantz, B. (2010, August). Nurse of the Future Nursing Core Competencies. Retrieved from http://www.mass.edu/currentinit/documents/nursingcorecompetencies.pdf
Patterson, B. J., & Krouse, A. M. (2015). Competencies for Leaders in Nursing Education. Nursing Education Perspectives, 36(2), 76-78. Retrieved from

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