Clinical Nurse Leader as an Agent of Change
The fast changing healthcare environment necessitates an advanced generalist to oversee the care being delivered in the microsystem. The mission is to improve the quality of patient care and prepare other nurses with the skills necessary in the current and future healthcare system. The Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) focuses on the patient safety with an evidence of leadership, teamwork, effective communication, and patient-centeredness utilizing evidence-based practices in the promotion, treatment, and management of care in a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach. As an integral part of the healthcare team, the CNL will serve as an agent of change.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
The knowledge and skills of the CNL gained during the program creates a confident, knowledgeable, and a professional expertise in the improvement of patient outcomes, thus the success of the CNL leadership. According to Kowalski and Yoder-Wise (2003), there are 5 elements that form a major part of leadership, which are: character, commitment, connectedness, compassion, and confidence. “Character creates trust in relationships, and trust allows leaders to lead” (Kowalski & Yoder-Wise, 2003, p. 27). …show more content…
The barriers include, not understanding of the role of the CNL of the people of the organization, inability to lead and communicate effectively, and time management. Introducing the CNL to the organization in a persuasive manner, with a clear explanation of the roles and the benefits of the CNL, will encourage stakeholders to pursue and utilize the new role in appraising the value of the CNL to the organization. Obtaining the skills, knowledge, and abilities of the CNL will overcome the barriers, thus, the flawless integration the role in the microsystem which will significantly enhance and promote a better health environment for the patient, team, and the
The fast changing healthcare environment necessitates an advanced generalist to oversee the care being delivered in the microsystem. The mission is to improve the quality of patient care and prepare other nurses with the skills necessary in the current and future healthcare system. The Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) focuses on the patient safety with an evidence of leadership, teamwork, effective communication, and patient-centeredness utilizing evidence-based practices in the promotion, treatment, and management of care in a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach. As an integral part of the healthcare team, the CNL will serve as an agent of change.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
The knowledge and skills of the CNL gained during the program creates a confident, knowledgeable, and a professional expertise in the improvement of patient outcomes, thus the success of the CNL leadership. According to Kowalski and Yoder-Wise (2003), there are 5 elements that form a major part of leadership, which are: character, commitment, connectedness, compassion, and confidence. “Character creates trust in relationships, and trust allows leaders to lead” (Kowalski & Yoder-Wise, 2003, p. 27). …show more content…
The barriers include, not understanding of the role of the CNL of the people of the organization, inability to lead and communicate effectively, and time management. Introducing the CNL to the organization in a persuasive manner, with a clear explanation of the roles and the benefits of the CNL, will encourage stakeholders to pursue and utilize the new role in appraising the value of the CNL to the organization. Obtaining the skills, knowledge, and abilities of the CNL will overcome the barriers, thus, the flawless integration the role in the microsystem which will significantly enhance and promote a better health environment for the patient, team, and the