Nurse Management and Leadership

Term Paper # 102415

Business > Management
Medical and Health > Nursing

An analysis of the benefits and challenges facing nurse leaders, from a professional point of view.

1,186 words () | 2 sources | APA | 2008 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper discusses leadership within the nursing profession. It looks at the benefits associated with nursing leadership as well as the challenges that it poses. The paper also looks at the prominent issue of the nursing shortages and the several external factors that affect the supply of nursing personnel. In addition, the paper discusses the expanded role of the nurse leader and the various styles that a leader will display.

From the Paper:

"A mentor is a great influence in the shaping of the present leadership style of the interviewee, acting as a constant guide especially in difficult situations. She also advises budding leaders to establish a relationship with a mentor, staying attuned to the current political healthcare climate and motivating one's self to develop as a leader. Through taking the initiative to identify and improve personal needs, continually evaluate one's performance and being around like-minded leaders with whom one can identify in terms of leadership style are just some of the advice offered."

Sample of Sources Used:

Bryant-Lukosius D, Dicenso A, Browne G & Pinelli J. (2004). Advanced practice nursing roles: development, implementation and evaluation. J Adv Nurs., 48(5), 519-29. Retrieved March 9, 2007, from the PubMed database.
Peterson, C. (2001). Nursing shortage: not a simple problem - no easy answers" Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 6(1), Manuscript 1. Retrieved March 9, 2007, from http://www.nursingworld.org/ojin/topic14/tpc14_1.htm

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Nurse Management and Leadership (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 13, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Term-Paper-Nurse-Management-and-Leadership/102415