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7 maj 2019 · • To enable you to outline the various types and characteristics of leadership • To understand the importance of effective nurse leadership and its effect on patient care • To identify ways to enhance your leadership skills and apply these in your everyday practice
The AONL Nurse Leader Core Competencies (Figure 1) are concise, encompassing the effective actions all nurse leaders need to lead others, develop and refine the work environment, improve themselves and those around them, and achieve organizational goals.
A White Paper by ACN 2015. This White Paper on Nurse Leadership outlines the relevance of nurse leadership within the health care system, highlighting the connection between nurse leadership, workplace environment, staff retention and patient outcomes.
There are various leadership approaches relevant to nursing practice, however a relationally-focused style is one that is; employee-orientated with a focus on improving relationships, helping people, increasing cooperation and teamwork as oppose to a task-orientated leadership style.
• discuss the practice–leadership continuum; • demonstrate an awareness of some of the issues with transition to leadership and man-agement roles; • discuss some of the key challenges that face new leaders and managers; • explain how confidence might be developed in the new manager.
Demonstrate respect, be friendly and supportive. Utilize participatory decision-making. Learn about conflict and how to manage it. Keep commitments. Aim to influence a person’s performance in a positive manner. As a leader, provide support to your patients and colleagues in a way that is meaningful to them. Be a visible leader.
24 maj 2019 · It also details how nurses can develop their leadership skills, for example through self-awareness, critical reflection and role modelling. Keywords: clinical leadership; leadership development; leadership frameworks; leadership models; leadership skills; transformational leadership.
