Question

The nursing profession is rich with various contributors to the profession in the areas of research, education, and practice among other roles. The student must select a current or historical leader in the nursing profession to answer the following questions:

1. What are the title and responsibilities of the nursing leader?
2. What is the nursing leader's educational background (school, degree, certifications, etc.)?
3. What year did the leader enter the nursing profession? How long has the nursing leader been in the profession?
4. What organization(s) is the nursing leader a part?
5. What contributions has the leader made to the nursing profession?
6. Describe the way(s) in which the nurse pioneered in the profession or exemplified extraordinary leadership.
7. What nursing or non-nursing theory does the leader ascribe to?
8. How has the identified theory shaped their professional practice?
9. Do they believe knowledge of theoretical concepts are important for the contemporary nurse? Why or why not?
10. How does the leader use a concept, theory, conceptual framework, and/or model within their professional role?

Answer 1

Answers:

1.The title of nursing leader can be nurse manager, nurse in charge or nurse administrator. In spite of this, formal title is not needed for leadership.

* Develop a vision for the organization

*Maintain relationship between interdepartmental staff

*Provide guidance and support to the staff

*Establish problem solving skills on the daily basis

   *Delegate duties and responsibilities among the staff and schedule the work

*Assist in policy planning and recommend the structural changes.

2.Widely accepted qualification of nursing leader are Masters in Nursing or Health Administration. MSN -MBA degrees are also common. Active RN license and an advanced degree from accredited institution is required for national certification. ANCC (The American Nurses Credentialing Center) offers certification for nursing leaders.

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