Essay on "Interviewing a Clinical Nurse Leader Nursing Leadership"

Essay 6 pages (2266 words) Sources: 15

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The nurse's attitude to change seemed to be a critically important part of her positive attitude. Many people see change as a threat unless they can micromanage it. This nurse welcomed change, given that changes in technology and other aspects of healthcare have vastly improved nursing efficiency and patient care. Nurses need to learn to respond to that change 'on their own' as well as accept dictates from above. Also, if nurses are not convinced of the need for change, they will not be enthusiastic in promoting and upholding it.

I would personally characterize this nurse's attitude in many ways as a coach as well as a leader (Budhoo & Spurgeon 2012). A coach, unlike a traditional leader, gives the skills to the 'team players' to function well since the coach knows that it is the players who will ultimately be out there, playing the game. The coach understands how troublesome it will be if he or she tries to play for the players on a daily basis in practice, since this is impossible when the members are tested out in the field. Coaching also implies making an investment in the various personnel on a personal basis. Professional development is encouraged and the unique skills and qualities of employees are honored. That is why continuing professional education for nurses at all levels is essential. Not only does it improve patient care, it also shows that the institution is willing to invest in its nurses as people. I would characterize this nurse as highly empathetic and emotionally intelligent, two critical components of nurse-coaches (Horton-Deutsch & Sherwood 2008). She understood that nurses must constantly learn and sharpen their skills and that leadership supports these efforts.



This nurse was successful because she regarded all of those in the organization not just as nurses but as potential leaders. Rather than seeing leadership that is something finite which must be carefully guarded by those who are in charge, everyone functions better when leadership responsibilities shared in a positive manner. The modern healthcare environment can be extremely stressful: recent government changes to the healthcare bureaucracy; changes in technology; and a shortage of nurses can leave providers with a sense that there are not enough hours in the day. Self-directed leadership and accountability for one's practice enables individual nurses to meet these challenges.

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