Category: Leadership

Introduction In the environment of an Operating Room (operating theater  OT), the threat of making a fatal error increases exponentially due to the tension, the rise in stress, and the need to coordinate an interdisciplinary team of staff. Therefore, introducing shared leadership (SL) as the means of addressing patients needs and increasing their safety…

Nursing organizations play a significant in revolutionizing the quality of care available to different patients. They collaborate with like-minded institutions and non-governmental agencies to engage in advocacy and present new concepts to transform practice. Practitioners should make appropriate preparations before being involved in such civic organizations. This paper describes how I plan to become part…

The case under consideration describes a situation with a registered nurse at a large psychiatric unit. During one of her shifts, an incident happened and a nurse can have a problem with her license. Legal and Ethical Issues One of the legal issues that can be implied with this situation is negligence. However, it is…

Internal and External Motivation Factors Categories Extrinsic (external) Intrinsic(internal) Job Content Characteristics Challenging nature of work Opportunity to provide high-quality care Level of authority Level of influence on job planning and related activities The significance of the work Opportunity to apply certain skills or use creativity Perceived work effectiveness Perceived competence in work Fulfillment of…

Table of Contents Personal and Professional Accountability Career Planning Personal Journey Disciplines Reflective Practices Reference Behaviors/Tenets Change Advocacy Using the Current Leadership Skill Set Personal Goal and Implementation Plan References The healthcare system is both complex and dynamic considering the increasing demand for patient safety and quality assurance (Cramp & Carson, 2009). Sims (2009) has…

High rates of nurse turnover currently persist all around the world. The issue of the nursing skills shortage in various medical organizations and facilities is a known concern. Nurse turnover may occur due to the influence of many different factors or their combinations. The professionals and leaders all around the world are working on the…

Graduate nurses need certain attributes to perform optimally in their work. These attributes include self-awareness, accountability, time management, and social awareness (Finkelman & Kenner, 2010). Self-awareness means the proper understanding of ones emotions and their effects on oneself and other people. Graduate nurses need to understand their emotions in order to deal with situations in…

Table of Contents Nursing Shortage and Nurse Turnover Work Environment Robert Wood Johnson Foundations (RWJF) Approach Roles of Managers and Leaders My Personal and Professional Philosophy of Nursing References Nursing Shortage and Nurse Turnover In the United States of America, various factors influence the availability of registered nurses. The total number of licensed registered nurses…

Table of Contents Impact of the IOM Report on Nursing Practice Impact of the IOM Report on Nursing Education Impact of the IOM Report on the Role of the Nurse as a Leader Conclusion References Nowadays, the representatives of the nursing profession start playing more and more important roles in the American health care system.…

Leadership Theory and Process Social work often brings the responsibility of leadership in order to resolve issues and find competent solutions. In the Capstone Project, a non-profit organization was examined. The Indian Creek Foundation supports people with mental disabilities. The main issue is that the organization is operating on a dysfunctional, outdated operation plan which…