This study is a quantitative research study with no observable bias displayed. The study shows that with a positive leadership style and influence on the nursing staff, satisfaction rates of the staff increase. Lorraine Bormann, PhD, RN, MHA, CPHQ, is an Assistant Professor at the School of Nursing at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Kathleen Abrahamson, PhD, RN, is also an Assistant Professor but at the School of Nursing at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. Their study is a peer reviewed research study; therefore, the source is sound. Throughout the study, Bormann and Abrahamson, show that a mix of both transformational and transactional leadership increases the satisfaction of the employees. This relates to my research as it shows the importance of using both transformation and transactional leadership in the …show more content…
They display leadership as not being required but being an important aspect in nursing and caring for patients and that learning leadership skill and the types of leadership early on can be beneficial. Vanessa Ribeiro Neves, the corresponding author, and Maria Cristina Sanna both play a role at the Paulista School of Nursing in Group of Studies and Research in Health Services Administration and Nursing Management in São Paulo, Brazil. The study is peer reviewed and displays no observable bias; therefore, the source is sound. This study is applicable and valuable to my research as it shares the importance of being a leader and developing leadership skills early on. They discuss that leadership skills and experience can increase the possibilities and the success for