Nursing Leadership Research Paper

Nursing Leadership When we think of nursing leaders, we think of Florence Nightingale, the mother of modern nursing, or Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross. These nurses exhibited critical nursing leadership and management skills. Nursing leadership and management are not the same. In leadership, the nurse leader propels others to meet goals and does not have to be in a position of authority (Kelly, 2012). A nurse manager is in a position of authority and is focused on organization and control (Finkelman & Kenner, 2016). The connection between senior management and the nursing staff is often the nurse manager. Effective nurse managers have good leadership skills and have greater staff retention and improved patient outcomes (Fallatah & Laschinger, 2016).
Scope of Leadership In the Institute of Medicine's (IOM) report The Future of Nursing (2010), the focus is on nursing leadership. Nurses must take a role in leadership to advance changes in healthcare policy, to keep up with changing technology, and promote …show more content…
These professionals may be therapist, nurses, physicians, social workers, dietitians or other professionals involved in healthcare. They must be willing to work with others and able to resolve conflict among themselves, as well as work autonomously in their field of expertise. To be effective, the role of each member must be clearly defined (Frank, 2007). The nurse brings a unique perspective to interprofessional teams. Nurses spend more time with patients then most other healthcare professionals. They have knowledge of a patients culture, attitudes, beliefs, and values that may affect interventions, goals, and outcomes. The action of nurse leaders can have a direct influence on improvement in outcomes and, therefore, can affect quality and finance (Smith,