leadership Flashcards
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Leadership
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- The ability to direct or motivate an individual or group to achieve set goals by the use of explicit power or implied power
— Explicit are those who are elected, where implicit is more due to someone’s personality
— The power to lead all depends on a person’s personality, and how they lead
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CALIFORNIA BOARD OF REGISTERED NURSING*
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- State governmental agency established by law to protect the public by regulating the practice of registered nurses. The BRN is responsible for implementation and enforcement of the Nursing Practice Act: the laws related to nursing education, licensure, practice, and discipline. The Nursing Practice Act created a nine-member Board which serves as the BRN decision-making body.
- Setting RN Educational Standards
- Approving California Nursing Programs
- Evaluating Licensure Applications
- Issuing and Renewing Licenses
- Issuing Certificates
- Taking Disciplinary Action
- Managing an Intervention Program
- Operating an Online License Verification System
- *manage our license/ protect the public
- oversee nursing schools
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NCSBN NATIONAL COUNCIL STATE BOARD OF NURSING*
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- NCSBN is a not-for-profit organization whose U.S. members include the nursing regulatory bodies in the 50 states, the District of Columbia and four U.S. territories.
- The purpose of NCSBN is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing.
- *create NCLEX (national exam)
- every state has their own BRN
- some states have reciprocity to allow you to be certified in other states
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AMERICAN NURSING ASSOCIATION*
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- Represent the interests of the nation’s 3.6 million registered nurses.
- ANA advances the nursing profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting a safe and ethical work environment, bolstering the health and wellness of nurses, and advocating on health care issues that affect nurses and the public.
- ANA is at the forefront of improving the quality of health care for all.
- *writes the scope of practices
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STANDARD OF PRACTICE AMERICAN NURSING ASSOCIATION
The registered nurse:
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- Oversees nursing care given by others while retaining accountability for the quality of care
- Abides by the vision, the associated goals, and the plans to implement and measure progress of an individual healthcare consumer or progress within the context of the healthcare organization.
- Demonstrates commitment to continuous, lifelong learning & education for self and others.
- Mentors colleagues for the advancement of nursing practice, the profession, and quality healthcare.
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STANDARD 12 LEADERSHIP AMERICAN NURSING ASSOCIATION
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- Treats colleagues with respect, trust, and dignity.
- Develops communication and conflict resolution skills.
- Participates in professional organizations.
- Communicates effectively with the healthcare consumer and colleagues.
- Seeks ways to advance nursing autonomy and accountability.
- Participates in efforts to influence healthcare policy involving healthcare consumers and the profession.
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STANDARD 11. LEADERSHIP
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- THE RN DEMONSTRATES LEADERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE SETTING AND PROFESSION
- Competencies for The registered nurse:
- Contributes to the establishment of an environment that supports and maintains respect, trust, and dignity.
- Encourages innovation in practice and role performance to attain personal and professional plans, goals, and vision.
- Communicates to manage change and address conflict.
- Mentors’ colleagues for the advancement of nursing practice and the profession to enhance safe, quality health care.
- Retains accountability for delegated nursing care.
- Contributes to the evolution of the profession through participation in professional organizations.
- Influence’s policy to promote health.
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WHEN DO NURSES PROVIDE LEADERSHIP
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- Bedside nursing
- Develop evidence driven clinical protocols
- Design care delivery systems
- Influence healthcare policy
- Bridge critical thinking with critical actions
- Engage others (families, supervisors, patients, other professionals & community members)
- Make Changes in healthcare
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Nurse Leadership traits: you are a:
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- expert
- educator
- advocate
- role model
- voice
- nurse
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QUALITIES OF A LEADER*
SPECKPCDF
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- Self-directed
- Poised
- Enthusiastic
- Charismatic
- Knowledgeable
- Politically aware
- Confident
- Dynamic
- Flexible
dynamic leaders are mentors who not only influence and develop the people they lead, but are able to read and react to different individuals and situations; be able to change
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LEADERSHIP SKILLS
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- Commitment to excellence
- Problem-solving skills
- Commitment to and passion for one’s work
- Trustworthiness and integrity
- Respectfulness
- Accessibility
- Empathy and caring
- Responsibility to enhance personal growth of all staff
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LEADERSHIP STYLES
Autocratic
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- Leadership style in which the leader assumes complete control over the decisions and activities of the group, efficient process, yet many resent this leadership approach when used regularly. Staff and team members have limited opportunity to contribute suggestions and participate in organizational decisions.
- High staff turnover and burn out are more common with this style of leadership.
- Dictator
- best during a code
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LEADERSHIP STYLES
Democratic
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- Leadership style characterized by a sense of equality between the leader and followers. Also called participative, decisions and activities are shared.
- Participants are encouraged to develop their skills and strength within the group. The group and leader work together to accomplish, mutually set goals and outcomes.
- As professionals, nurses generally respond well to this style of leadership when they are the followers and feel more comfortable when they are the leaders of Democratic groups. Group satisfaction, and motivation are excellent benefits of the style.
- In situations in which a rapid response is essential, however, a democratic approach to leadership that requires gathering the input of team members may slow decision-making
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LEADERSHIP STYLES
Laissez-faire:
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- Leadership style in which the leader relinquishes all power to the group
- No leadership
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LEADERSHIP STYLES
Transactional
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- Leadership style based on maintaining control by rewarding, good behavior and punishing negative or detrimental behavior
- Team members agreed to a satisfactory salary and working condition in exchange for commitment and compliance to their leader. Healthcare organizations have often use transactional leadership strategies to provide direction and recognize employees’ progress in meeting preestablish goals and work deadlines.
- Transactional leaders, maintain control by rewarding, good behavior and punishing behavior. They perceive as detrimental or negative. Employees have minimal opportunities for creative, thinking and involvement in organizational decisions, and employer and employee may not share a common vision.
- Transactional leaders provide little inspiration for nurses to participate in reforming, healthcare, problem-solving, or engaging in practices and research that promote nursing excellence
- about money or incentive for doing well or disincentive for not doing well
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LEADERSHIP STYLES
Transformational
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- type of leadership in which the person creates revolutionary change and commits to the personal and professional growth of self and others
- Often described as Carismatic, transformational leaders are unique in their ability to inspire and motivate others. They create intellectually stimulating practice environment and challenge themselves and others to grow personally and professionally, and to learn.
- Gifted in creating a common vision, they demonstrate passion for their vision and keep others similarly focused. One of the unique qualities of transformational leaders is their vulnerability. They communicate and openly and can express emotions as well as ideas as they share themselves with others. They concern and care for others, and are willing to take risks. They pay attention to process as well as outcomes.
- best style
- we value those who work for you
- let them make decisions
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ROLE OF THE LEADER
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- Leading is a process of engaged decision making linked with actions
- Develops a vision, sets a direction
- Found at all levels of nurse Novice to expert
- People become leaders through experience
- Believe in others, motivate others
- Transactional leader: superior makes decisions, little input from subordinates
- Transformational leader: inspires, motivates, shared vision, empowers others
- Selects a mentor: models behavior, offers advice, criticism, coaches
- Lead by example
- Accept responsibility
- Shares rewards
- Has a clear vision
- Be willing to grow
- Maintains balance in life
