Graduate Level Nursing Leadership
Running Head: LEADERSHIP AND NURSING 1
Leadership and the Graduate Nursing Role
Jenni A. Lotarski
South University
LEADERSHIP AND NURSING 2
Abstract
In 1939, Karl Lewin conducted research on three different styles of leadership. This paper will emphasize and define his take of what constitutes a participative leader. It will discuss how this type of style of leadership coincides with the writer’s beliefs about being classified into the participative leadership group. The paper will examine the attributes that may be needed for graduate level nurses. Furthermore, …show more content…
All of the below listed attributes improve working conditions for everyone, increase the quality of patient care delivered by the health care team, and promote the nursing profession. There are many attributes that may be needed for graduate level nurses. Rose Sherman RN, EdD, FAAN wrote an article titled Do you have what it takes to be a nurse leader? This article focuses on the certain attributes nurse leaders often possess. According to Sherman (2011), integrity is a fundamental leadership attribute. Nurses need to be able to trust their leaders. Also, being empathetic is a characteristic that graduate level nurses should exhibit. Nurse leaders must show that they care for their staff if they expect staff to care for patients (Sherman, 2011). Next, it is essential for nurse leaders to be respected by their staff (Sherman, 2011). According to Sherman (2011), to achieve influence a leader must be respected. Moreover, nurse leaders should be able to demonstrate emotional intelligence (Sherman, 2011). “While it has always been important for leaders to be knowledgeable about their work, the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership is …show more content…
The future of the industry is so unclear and always improving. Therefore, we, as graduate level nurses, always have to allow ourselves to grow and develop with the profession. Lastly, and her favorite attribute of leadership is exhibiting the passion for nursing and inspiring her passion in others. The writer most certainly demonstrates her passion and love for the field. How could one not love nursing when they are continuously making a difference in people’s lives. The writer knows that others see her passion as well by the positive comments she so often receives from her patients and their families. This makes the thirteen hours of work away from her own family totally worth every
Leadership and the Graduate Nursing Role
Jenni A. Lotarski
South University
LEADERSHIP AND NURSING 2
Abstract
In 1939, Karl Lewin conducted research on three different styles of leadership. This paper will emphasize and define his take of what constitutes a participative leader. It will discuss how this type of style of leadership coincides with the writer’s beliefs about being classified into the participative leadership group. The paper will examine the attributes that may be needed for graduate level nurses. Furthermore, …show more content…
All of the below listed attributes improve working conditions for everyone, increase the quality of patient care delivered by the health care team, and promote the nursing profession. There are many attributes that may be needed for graduate level nurses. Rose Sherman RN, EdD, FAAN wrote an article titled Do you have what it takes to be a nurse leader? This article focuses on the certain attributes nurse leaders often possess. According to Sherman (2011), integrity is a fundamental leadership attribute. Nurses need to be able to trust their leaders. Also, being empathetic is a characteristic that graduate level nurses should exhibit. Nurse leaders must show that they care for their staff if they expect staff to care for patients (Sherman, 2011). Next, it is essential for nurse leaders to be respected by their staff (Sherman, 2011). According to Sherman (2011), to achieve influence a leader must be respected. Moreover, nurse leaders should be able to demonstrate emotional intelligence (Sherman, 2011). “While it has always been important for leaders to be knowledgeable about their work, the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership is …show more content…
The future of the industry is so unclear and always improving. Therefore, we, as graduate level nurses, always have to allow ourselves to grow and develop with the profession. Lastly, and her favorite attribute of leadership is exhibiting the passion for nursing and inspiring her passion in others. The writer most certainly demonstrates her passion and love for the field. How could one not love nursing when they are continuously making a difference in people’s lives. The writer knows that others see her passion as well by the positive comments she so often receives from her patients and their families. This makes the thirteen hours of work away from her own family totally worth every