Class 4 - Leadership in PN Practice

Question 1

What are the characteristics of team building

there are 8

Answer 1

• clear and elevating goal
• results driven structure
• competent team members
• unified commitment
• collaborative climate
• standards of excellence
• external support and recognition
• principled leadership

Question 2

What are the stages of team building

Answer 2

Stage one:
Forming—allowing team members time to get to know each other and develop trust.

Stage two:
Storming—share and recognize different ideas of team members, work through potential problems and begin moving the group towards its overall goal.

Stage three:
Norming—team comes together as a cohesive unit with a purpose, establishing work schedules and roles.

Stage four:
Performing—team is productive and accomplishes goals.

Question 3

Define delegation (delegating)

Answer 3

it is the transfering of authority and responsibilityfor performance to a competent person

Ex. HCA giving an enema if it is their scope because the LPN is busy with other stuff

Question 4

Define assigning

Answer 4

distribution of the daily workload

Ex: patients that the HCA is responsible for that day

Question 5

What are some key aspects to successful delegating

Answer 5

• clear instruction
• assertivenenss
• ensure understanding of
  instructions
• respect for the team
• collaborate

Question 6

What are some obstacles/issues related to delegation

Answer 6

• power struggles
• generational differences
• unclear understanding of scopes
• miscommunication
• not being assertive

Question 7

How do RNs, LPNs and HCAs work together

Answer 7

• RNs can teach LPNs and HCAs
• LPNs can teach and guide
  HCAs
• LPNs can devise a plan for the
  HCA to follow

Question 8

What does a manager do

Answer 8

• plan a budget
• organize and allocate resources
• controls and solves problems

Question 9

What does a leader do

Answer 9

• shows a direction
• aligns and influences the team
• motivates and inspires

Question 10

What are the different leadership styles

Answer 10

1. autocratic: does things their way; good in an emergency, not good in a team environment
2. laissez-faire: refuses to assume leadership role, no guidance, chaotic environment
3. democratic: asks for input from all members, not great in an emergency,
4. mulit-cratic: active in decision making, empowers the team, encourages ideas but makes the decision.