Although my role as the charge nurse was brief, I enjoyed the experience. It was interesting to watch the morning rush from a different perspective; I also had the opportunity to help my peers locate their nurses to receive report. I felt that throughout the day people accepted my role but I often felt like I was pestering them for information, but I understood that it was important for me to stay on top of their patients’ current statuses. Having the opportunity to help my peers with patient care, focus their assessments and manage their time was a great experience. Having the ability to assist my peers and improve their quality of care helped me to feel comfortable in my role as the charge nurse. Although my charge day was somewhat stressful
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I chose this style because of the multiple advantages, such as, it allows the group to be involved in decision-making, workers are motivated by recognition and support of their achievements and communication can occur at all levels of the chain of command. Another factor influencing my decision was that this style of leadership typically produces high quality of care provided and overall cooperation from the team (ATI Nursing, 2016). These advantages of implementing a democratic leadership style appeared to be effective and accepted by my peers. My peers welcomed instruction and also provided their input on situations. Positive reinforcement resulted in less stress for everyone and a better quality of care overall. Additionally, I think this leadership style made me seem approachable to my peers during my time as the charge. Throughout the day I did not observe any disadvantages to my selection of leadership style. One alternate leadership style I could have utilized was an authoritative style. A particular situation that this style may be effective in was when my peers were rushing to complete vital signs and Accu-Checks before lunch, had I decided for the group that we would complete this tasks by a certain time, everyone may have been done around the same time. The communication in this leadership style typically begins at the top of the chain of command and creates a high work output (ATI Nursing,
I chose this style because of the multiple advantages, such as, it allows the group to be involved in decision-making, workers are motivated by recognition and support of their achievements and communication can occur at all levels of the chain of command. Another factor influencing my decision was that this style of leadership typically produces high quality of care provided and overall cooperation from the team (ATI Nursing, 2016). These advantages of implementing a democratic leadership style appeared to be effective and accepted by my peers. My peers welcomed instruction and also provided their input on situations. Positive reinforcement resulted in less stress for everyone and a better quality of care overall. Additionally, I think this leadership style made me seem approachable to my peers during my time as the charge. Throughout the day I did not observe any disadvantages to my selection of leadership style. One alternate leadership style I could have utilized was an authoritative style. A particular situation that this style may be effective in was when my peers were rushing to complete vital signs and Accu-Checks before lunch, had I decided for the group that we would complete this tasks by a certain time, everyone may have been done around the same time. The communication in this leadership style typically begins at the top of the chain of command and creates a high work output (ATI Nursing,