Module 8 Discussion

It is critical to synthesize all of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of nursing into an integrated whole that moves nurses from task completers to an overall demonstration of compassion and caring.

Thinking of nursing first as a job of caring and making a difference, as well as the work of giving medications on time, checking an X-ray to see if the doctor needs to be called, or taking an admission at 2:00 a.m. with a smile on our faces, reminds us of the synthesized whole of nursing work.

Write a reflection about this thought. Incorporate elements from this module’s objectives, as well as what you have learned in this course about leadership. You may include personal experiences and professional opinions if you wish.

Your initial posting should be at least 400 words in length and utilize at least one scholarly source other than the textbook. Please reply to at least two classmates. Replies to classmates should be at least 200 words in length. Aspen N496 Module 8 Discussion – Nursing Leadership and Management

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Nursing Leadership and Management

Introduction

Leadership is the process of influencing people toward achievement of goals. Leadership is a skill that anyone can develop and master, both in their personal life and professional settings. There are many forms of leadership:

Leadership is a process of social influence, which maximizes the efforts of others, towards the achievement of a goal

Leadership is a process of social influence, which maximizes the efforts of others, towards the achievement of a goal. It’s not something that you are born with; it can be learned and practiced. Leaders are not only successful because they have innate leadership skills, but also because they practice these skills regularly.

Leaders set examples for others to follow by acting in ways that demonstrate trustworthiness and competence over time through deliberate actions like:

• Setting clear goals for the team or department

• Communicating clearly so everyone knows what needs to be done (including how long it will take)

• Taking responsibility when things go wrong

Nurse leaders are managers who are responsible for and continuously monitor the maintenance and development of skills, knowledge and competence in staff

Nurse leaders are managers who are responsible for and continuously monitor the maintenance and development of skills, knowledge and competence in staff. They have a deep understanding of nursing practice, theoretical framework and research evidence.

Nurse leaders support the development of their team by providing opportunities to learn new skills through training, education or mentoring programmes. They also encourage staff members to think about their own professional development, whether this is through formal qualifications or informal learning activities such as shadowing other nurses at work or volunteering in community settings. In addition, nurse leaders provide feedback on performance so that individuals can identify areas for improvement and take action based upon this feedback

Management is concerned with getting things accomplished through other people. It is the process of planning, organizing, directing and controlling

Management is concerned with getting things accomplished through other people. It is the process of planning, organizing, directing and controlling resources to achieve goals. Management is a continuous process in which human relations are used to maximize organizational performance by:

• Planning for future needs

• Establishing policies and procedures that enable efficient operations

• Determining how decisions will be made or delegated to subordinates

Leadership is more than just managing people. It deals with relationships among people within an organization

Leadership is more than just managing people. It deals with relationships among people within an organization, and how they interact with each other and their environment.

Leadership is about inspiring people to achieve goals, creating a vision of what that can be, motivating others to achieve it—and then having the skills necessary to get there!

A leader is someone who influences a group toward the achievement of goals. Leaders are needed at every level of nursing education and practice

Leadership is a process of social influence through which people influence others to take action. Leadership is about getting things done through others, and it involves relationships between people. A leader is someone who influences a group toward the achievement of goals (for example, she or he gets her or his team members to work on an assignment).

Leaders are needed at every level of nursing education and practice: from students learning about leadership in school, to experienced nurses leading teams on the wards, to supervisors leading staff teams in hospitals or postgraduate education settings.

Conclusion

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