It is extremely important nurses can do this in different ways such as verbally and non-verbally and uphold the Principles of Nursing Practice set out by the Royal College of Nursing as the fifth of eight principles is related to effective communication. Interpersonal communication is essential in the delivery of health information. Without it, health professionals would fail to assist and inform those without knowledge, in need of advice and support. Listening is significant when it comes to communication and is a key skill required by nursing staff. It is essential that patients know you care and want to help them.
KOT 1 Task 1 Two strategies that enable a nurse on an interdisciplinary team to exert leadership without occupying a formal leadership position are being a role model and a problem solver. To be a role model you must demonstrate to your peers and coworkers how to do the right thing all the time; to know that making the right decision isn’t always the easiest one to make but it’s the only decision to make. The leaders of the world, musicians and actors are all role models; they are all looked on and modeled after. I want to be a role model in healthcare; I want to be that difference. Problem solvers don’t have to be scientist; they just have to be good at figuring out why things happen certain ways and how you may fix those problems.
A leader in the home healthcare agency must be able to meet these challenges armed with a wealth of knowledge, varied experiences and a good clinical skill base. I will discuss the results of our interview which entail her perspective on leadership styles and the roles and responsibilities of leadership and management. Leader: definition and characteristics I am of the opinion that a leader can be both born of natural abilities to lead and can also be groomed and developed with appropriate and timely education, training and mentorship. KIM describes a leader as “one who is only as good as the team” (KIM, personal communication, July 12, 2012). She explained that without proper education, effective communication skills and the ability to guide the team effectively, the leader will not be effective.
Nurse Retention By Lee Ann Runy An Executive’s Guide to Keeping One of Your Hospital’s Most Valuable Resources With no end in sight for the nation’s nursing shortage, hospitals are placing greater emphasis on retaining their current RN staff. It’s a complex process, requiring in -depth knowledge of the needs and wants of the nursing staff and lots of creativity. “You have to know what motivates nurses to stay,” says Pamela Thompson, CEO of the American Organization of Nurse Executives. To that end, many hospitals regularly conduct retention or exit surveys to understand what’s on nurses’ minds. Leadership involvement is also important.
Mentorship Competency The success of any nursing student in any program in any clinical setting is multi-faceted enhancing the complicated nature of education and the perception of competencies whether student or educator. This is an important concept to be sensitive to as the process of moving forward with the knowledge and skill-sets needs to be supported and nurtured in order to facilitate the standard of care that is safe, accountable, and competent. The expectations of students within academia and within the staff mix on units can vary giving students a sense of role ambiguity diminishing the sense of belonging and taking away from the clinical learning experience. According to Higgins, Lathlean, Levett-Jones, & McMillan (2009),“Nursing
In this paper I will identify the key elements in the article Leadership Practices and Staff Nurses’ Intent to Stay: A Systematic Review (2011) and its potential on clinical practice. Key Elements Leadership practices can have a great effect on staff satisfaction and motivation in the work place. The looming threat of a future nursing shortage can have a direct effect on patient care, work place culture, and ultimately the decision to remain in a job. Leadership must be vigilant in retention efforts to keep nurses in the work place. This systematic review aims to gather information describing leadership techniques that have a positive effect on staff nurses decision to stay in the work place (Cowden, Cummings, & Profetto-McGrath, 2011).
Effective Leadership Styles in Nursing Being an effective leader require an individual to posse skills and techniques needed to influence others to accomplish a task or mission. These leadership skills are taught and learned over time. Huber (2010) mentioned that leaders arise in a context, and they are said to be “made,” not “born.” People admire leaders who are dynamic, charismatic, enthusiastic, and who also exhibits poise and confidence. These characteristics along with other leadership qualities are desired traits of an effective leader. Leaders have explicit or implied power.
Registered nurses must supervise students in a rigorous and supportive manner to enhance learning and to promote quality care. Key words: medication administration, nursing education, nursing
From my personal experience, I have come to understand the occupation of nursing as both, science and art. It demands dedication, intelligence, education, and the commitment to life- long learning from all individuals who aspire to be great nurses. Nursing focuses on the patient and more importantly, their needs. These needs encompass more than the physical body; thus, we must look to the psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. In doing so, nurses must be care-givers and educators - providing the necessary information, skills and knowledge, to their patients to allow for self-nurturance, well-being, and growth.
The student nurse was using both verbal and non-verbal communication, including using warm body language and eye contact. Good communication skills are essential to the nurse to allow her to identify problems with the patient (Kenworthy et al 2001). This will also allow the student nurse to build and establish a therapeutic relationship with the patient. According to Roper et al (2000, p124) the term assessing should be used rather than assessment as it is an ongoing cyclical activity. This means