Part 3 Topic 1 DQ 1-2 Leadership ability
Part 3 Topic 1 DQ 1-2 Leadership ability
Please respond with a paragraph to the following post, add citations and references:
Leadership is both a research area and a practical skill encompassing the ability of an individual or organization to “lead” or guide organizations. Management includes the activities of the strategy of an organization and coordinating the efforts of its employees to accomplish objectives and goals through available resources. Both management and leadership should be open minded and visionary thinkers. For example, they both need to have positive influences on staff through their motivation, morals and values. They need to have appropriate problem-solving skills and can cope with multi-tasking. One way to expand influence as a leader is to do the right thing the right way. As a nurse leader, it’s important to implement critical thinking skills, listen actively and to have great coping skills. These skills are essential in the high stress and fast paces environments that nurses work in day to day. Some ways to make a difference in nursing is to be politically aware and actively involved with the current issues of nursing. Reading professional journals and attending continuing education classes that are relevant to our practice may also improve leadership and management skills. One would describe a great nursing leader/manager as one that keeps staff motivated to perform a top quality of patient care. Its someone who can inspire others to work together in pursuit of a common goal, such as enhanced patient care.
Reference:
Huber, D. (2014). Leadership and Nursing Care Management. (5th ed.). Retrieved from http://pageburst.elseiver.com/#blocks/978145574071…
