Nursing Leadership Essay

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Personal Goals in Nursing Leadership
Latisha Craig
HCS/301
September 1, 2014
University of Phoenix
Barbara Deets

Introduction The history of nursing involves key nurse leaders and theorists who are responsible for contributing a great deal to the profession. Florence Wald was a nurse leader involved in establishing the first hospice in the United States (U.S.). The program was established in Connecticut in 1971. The work of Ms. Wald and others changed the way the terminally ill were viewed in the United States. She provided significant insight regarding the role of nurse leaders and how these leaders may play a role in directing change in the U.S. health care system, (Adams, C., 2008). My respect for Florence Wald as a leader is related to her leadership style, care and consideration for patient care, care and consideration for her team, persistence and hard work, and her influence on the nursing profession, and the country's health care system. My goal as a nurse leader, I must have good communication, an appropriate leadership style, a good work ethic related to strong values and beliefs, the ability to provide teaching and coaching, and possess good delegation skills. My leadership goals are directly related to the characteristics of being a nurse leader, my leadership responsibilities, and my personal leadership experience.
Characteristics of an Effective Leader Characteristics of becoming an effective nurse leader include having effective communication, an effective leadership style, and maintaining a good work ethic. I understand having effective communication involves sending clear messages, building trust, and ensuring mutual understanding takes place between the sender and the receiver. All forms of my communication need to be effective as long as good principles of communication are used. Examples include understanding the objectives and

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