Transformational Leadership in Nursing Healthcare in the United States is going through rapid changes, including how it is most effectively run. Whether people agree or not, healthcare is very much a business in this country with organizations in a position to have to market and entice patients to choose their services. Like any successful business, healthcare corporations need empowered and motivated nurses to lead these ongoing changes (Crowley, 2011). The answer to how organizations succeed while adapting to such changes lies in the implementation of transformational leadership (Smith, 2011). Transformational leadership needs to be regarded as the new leadership norm in healthcare with nursing leaders at the forefront of change.
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People want to work for and contribute to organizations that value them personally and respect their skill sets (Crowley, 2011). Inspirational leaders offer optimism, respect, and honesty, which translates to gaining the confidence and trust of others (Smith, 2011). Research has shown being cared for and valued is a far greater motivator than monetary compensation (Crowley, 2011). When nurse leaders take the time to personally engage with their staff nurses, it can significantly elevate their level of achievement (Crowley, …show more content…
Although I have learned that transformational leadership will fail without some aspects of transactional leadership, I believe that transformational leadership has a greater impact on the nursing environment. After pursuing further research, I think the employment of transformational leadership can actually make it easier to meet the necessary objectives of transactional leadership. If nurses are empowered and encouraged, they are more likely to meet unit goals and impart excellent patient care. For example, if I know everyone on my floor is working towards meeting the same unit goals, there will be a stronger sense of teamwork and aspiration amongst us. By employing the characteristics of transformational leadership, we can all build a trusting, hardworking, and teamwork oriented environment on our
Changing …show more content…
People want to work for and contribute to organizations that value them personally and respect their skill sets (Crowley, 2011). Inspirational leaders offer optimism, respect, and honesty, which translates to gaining the confidence and trust of others (Smith, 2011). Research has shown being cared for and valued is a far greater motivator than monetary compensation (Crowley, 2011). When nurse leaders take the time to personally engage with their staff nurses, it can significantly elevate their level of achievement (Crowley, …show more content…
Although I have learned that transformational leadership will fail without some aspects of transactional leadership, I believe that transformational leadership has a greater impact on the nursing environment. After pursuing further research, I think the employment of transformational leadership can actually make it easier to meet the necessary objectives of transactional leadership. If nurses are empowered and encouraged, they are more likely to meet unit goals and impart excellent patient care. For example, if I know everyone on my floor is working towards meeting the same unit goals, there will be a stronger sense of teamwork and aspiration amongst us. By employing the characteristics of transformational leadership, we can all build a trusting, hardworking, and teamwork oriented environment on our