Leadership in Practice Leadership is a shared responsibility of all nurses, regardless of job title, experience level, or area of practice. A strong nursing leader is an individual who thinks critically to evaluate their care, researches and implements best practice, advocates for their patients, practices within their full scope, and works to improve their skills throughout their career (Canadian Nurses’ Association, 2009). According to the Canadian Nurses’ Association’s position statement on nursing leadership (2009), it is vital that the “development of nursing leaders … begin at the onset of every nursing education program and continue throughout the career of every nurse” (p. 1). Although student and graduate nurses are in a position
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Taking initiative can be described as a willingness to begin a task or make an action plan (Stanford’s Tomorrow’s Professor, 2016). As a graduate nurse, I will showcase this quality by working hard on the unit, with as much self-direction as possible. I will ask questions when necessary, and show a commitment to doing things without being told. In addition to this, I will show persistence in overcoming barriers that stand in the way of my goals. Furthermore, I will collaborate with other nurses and health care professionals, and work with them as a team to provide care to patients. I will also demonstrate this skill by seizing new opportunities, and challenging myself in everyday practice. Finally, I will show a motivation to learn, and not being afraid to fail in the …show more content…
Showing a wiliness to learn, and taking initiative contribute to an optimal work setting by creating a team of strong leaders. Fostering a learning culture within the workplace empowers employees to seek out knowledge to improve their practice, thus improving employee satisfaction and patient outcomes (Canadian Health Services Research Foundation, 2001). In addition to this, participating in continuing education allows nurses to feel validated in their work, and develop an increased professional identity (Canadian Health Services Research Foundation, 2001). Taking initiative also plays a role in creating a health work environment, as it increases team morale and promotes a positive workplace culture.
Influence on Individual Practice Showing a willingness to learn, and taking initiative will also improve my individual practice. These two skills will help me pursue my goal of being a strong leader within my work environment. By continuing to increase my knowledge throughout my career, I will become a skilled health care practitioner in my practice. Developing my skills, and showing an initiative in the workplace will increase my job satisfaction, and will allow me to be a confident member of the health care team.
Taking initiative can be described as a willingness to begin a task or make an action plan (Stanford’s Tomorrow’s Professor, 2016). As a graduate nurse, I will showcase this quality by working hard on the unit, with as much self-direction as possible. I will ask questions when necessary, and show a commitment to doing things without being told. In addition to this, I will show persistence in overcoming barriers that stand in the way of my goals. Furthermore, I will collaborate with other nurses and health care professionals, and work with them as a team to provide care to patients. I will also demonstrate this skill by seizing new opportunities, and challenging myself in everyday practice. Finally, I will show a motivation to learn, and not being afraid to fail in the …show more content…
Showing a wiliness to learn, and taking initiative contribute to an optimal work setting by creating a team of strong leaders. Fostering a learning culture within the workplace empowers employees to seek out knowledge to improve their practice, thus improving employee satisfaction and patient outcomes (Canadian Health Services Research Foundation, 2001). In addition to this, participating in continuing education allows nurses to feel validated in their work, and develop an increased professional identity (Canadian Health Services Research Foundation, 2001). Taking initiative also plays a role in creating a health work environment, as it increases team morale and promotes a positive workplace culture.
Influence on Individual Practice Showing a willingness to learn, and taking initiative will also improve my individual practice. These two skills will help me pursue my goal of being a strong leader within my work environment. By continuing to increase my knowledge throughout my career, I will become a skilled health care practitioner in my practice. Developing my skills, and showing an initiative in the workplace will increase my job satisfaction, and will allow me to be a confident member of the health care team.