NURS 4020:Leadership Competencies in Nursing and Healthcare<\/p>\n
Week 1
\nLeadership Theories and Personal Identification of Style and Strengths<\/p>\n
Resources<\/p>\n
Media<\/p>\n
Course Media: Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2010).Leadership competencies in nursing and healthcare.Baltimore: Author.
\n\u201cLeadership in Nursing and Healthcare,\u201d featuring Dr. Kenneth J. Rempher, Dr. Diane Mancino, Dr. Don Arthur, Dr. David Nash, Dr. Cecilia K. Wooden, and Dr. Leslie Mancuso<\/p>\n
Required Readings<\/p>\n
Course Text: Sullivan, E. J., & Decker, P. J. (2013).Effective leadership and management in nursing(8th ed.). Upper Saddle River: Pearson Prentice Hall.
\nChapter 4, \u201cLeading, Managing, Following\u201d<\/p>\n
Course Text: American Nursing Association. (2010).Nursing: Scope & standards of practice.Silver Springs, MD: Nursesbooks.org. Retrieved from.waldenulibrary.org\/limited\/ANA.htm\u201d>http:\/\/ezp.waldenulibrary.org\/limited\/ANA.htm<\/p>\n
Course Text: Fowler, M. (2008).Guide to the Code of Ethics for Nurses: Interpretation and application.Silver Springs, MD: Nursesbooks.org. Retrieved from
\n.waldenulibrary.org\/limited\/ANA.htm\u201d>http:\/\/ezp.waldenulibrary.org\/limited\/ANA.htm<\/p>\n
Articles:
\nJackson, J. R., Clements P. T., Averill J. B., & Zimbro K. (2009). Patterns of knowing: Proposing a theory for nursing leadership.Nursing Economic$,27(3), 149-159.
\nKerfoot, K. M. (2009). Denial and immunity to change: It starts with the leader.Nursing Economic$,27(6), 422-423.<\/p>\n
Optional Resources are listed in the Week 1 Learning Resources.<\/p>\n
Threaded Discussion<\/p>\n
Leadership Theory and Health Care<\/p>\n
Reflect on the information presented this week and on your own work environment. Then, respond to the following:
\nWhich theory of leadership do you think is most effective in today\u2019s health care environment? Why?
\nHow does ANA\u2019s Nursing: Scope & Standards of Practice influence nursing leadership?
\nConsider the information that has been presented this week, as well as your own work environment. After that, respond to the following questions:
\nWhich leadership philosophy do you believe is the most effective in today’s health-care context, in your opinion? Why?
\nWhat is the impact of the American Nurses Association’s Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice on nursing leadership?<\/p>\n
References from the professional nursing literature should be used to support your response.<\/p>\n
Send in your response by the third day of this week. Respond to at least two of your colleagues’ postings by the end of Day 7. For further information, please see the Week 1 Discussion area.
\nSupport your response with references from the professional nursing literature.<\/p>\n
Post your response by Day 3of this week. Respond by Day 7to at least twoof your colleagues\u2019 postings. See the Week 1 Discussion area for details.<\/p>\n
Application<\/p>\n
Leadership Theory Paper<\/p>\n
Throughout this degree program, you have been exposed to many great leaders in nursing and health care. Reflect on the leadership demonstrated by individuals such as Dr. Maggi McClure, Dr. Diane Mancino, Dr. Karen Drenkard, Ms. Joan Marren, Dr. Leslie Mancuso, Maria Manna, and Dr. Kenneth Rempher. Great leaders share common characteristics. As you have heard in this week\u2019s media presentation, leadership skills can be learned and developed. The first step in developing leadership skills is increasing your self-awareness of your leadership qualities and abilities. In order to be an effective leader, you must find a style, or styles, that meet both your needs and those of the institution. Complete at least one of the following assessment inventories.
\nGallup Strength Finders
\nMyers-Briggs
\nDiSC<\/p>\n
Review your assessment results, and determine your leadership style, strengths, and growing edges. Consider how your leadership strengths are demonstrated in your nursing practice. Then, review the list of leaders presented below.
\nWinston Churchill
\nMargaret Thatcher
\nEleanor Roosevelt
\nJohn F. Kennedy
\nMartin Luther King, Jr.
\nMahatma Ghandi
\nRudy Guiliani
\nAbraham Lincoln
\nC\u00e9sar Chav\u00e9z
\nMao Tse Tung
\nLillian Wald
\nMother Teresa<\/p>\n
Select one person from the list. Research that individual, and write a 2\u20133 page summary of the selected leader\u2019s leadership style and specific leadership characteristics demonstrated. Include in your summary any strengths or characteristics you have in common with the leader you selected. Also include how your identified strengths demonstrate mastery of ANA\u2019sNursing:Scope & Standards of Practice, Standard of Professional Performance: Standard 12: Leadership as evidenced in your nursing practice.<\/p>\n
Due byDay 7. See the Week 1 Application area for complete instructions.<\/p>\n
Virtual
\nPracticum
\nTeam
\nDiscussion<\/p>\n
Practicum Activities: Identify a Change Project
\nThis week introduced the concepts of leadership and leadership theories. In addition, the media presentation and textbook readings discussed the difference between leadership and management. As you begin your practicum this week discuss with your manager possible change project ( help with nursing paper writing from experts with MSN & DNP degrees)s needed in the agency. Observe your manager and other leaders at your location. Identify how management and leadership activities contribute to successful change initiatives. Informally discuss options with your manager
\nPlease address the following:
\nWhat did you see as the difference between a leadership activities and a management activities?
\nHow do management and leadership activities contribute to the success of change initiatives
\nWhat change project ( help with nursing paper writing from experts with MSN & DNP degrees)s are needed in your agency at this time.<\/p>\n
Post your response to this Discussion byDay 5. Respond to at leasttwocolleagues\u2019 postings byDay 7<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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