1. PLEASE USE AS MANY REFERENCES NECESSARY TO COMPLETE ASSIGNMENT:
2. I INTERVIEWED A NURSE MANAGER, PLEASE USE HER RESPONSES, WHICH I HAVE INCLUDED BELOW TO COMPLETE THIS ASSIGNMENT. PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES CLOSELY TO COMPLETE THIS ASSIGNMENT:
1. Briefly discuss how you would describe him/her as a leader. What are important qualities or characteristics identified? What is his/her personal philosophy of leadership? Use a leadership theory to do your analysis.
INFORMATION FROM INTERVIEW WITH NURSE MANAGER – The leadership theory she uses is transformational leadership. Her personal philosophy of leadership is – have to have knowledge, being able to handle situations, time to be stern to get work done, time to be mellow, to do good and to praise workers, worker’s satisfaction listen to employees.
2. What learning experiences did the manager have that influenced his/her personal development?
INFORMATION FROM INTERVIEW WITH NURSE MANAGER: What learning experiences did you have that influenced your personal development?
Been observed without knowing, team player, willingness to learn, willingness to make mistakes, and accept constructive criticism
3. What learning experiences do you think you need to become an effective Nurse Manager? THIS IS A GENERAL QUESTION.
4. How is leadership evolving in nursing today and in the future? THIS IS A GENERAL QUESTION.
Please incorporate this quote when doing this section: The manager is the classic good soldier, the leader is his (or her) own person. The manager does things right, the leader does the right thing” – Dr James A. Johnson, Donald J. Breckon Author, BOOK TITLE: Managing Health Education and Promotion Programs- Leadership Skills for the 21st Century 2nd edition, p-20.
5. What are the three most challenging issues facing the manager in his/her current position?
INFORMATION FROM INTERVIEW WITH NURSE MANAGER: What are the three most challenging issues facing you in your current position?
Race – being African American from Haiti, shortage of nursing staff, cost management – cutting and reducing cost, maximizing profit, minimizing staff, furthering her education.
6. What are the three most challenging issues you think are facing managers today and why? THIS IS A GENERAL QUESTION.
7. How did a mentor or lack of a mentor impact on the manager’s leadership style?
INFORMATION FROM INTERVIEW WITH NURSE MANAGER: How did a mentor or lack of a mentor impact on your leadership style?
Having a good mentor impacted my leadership style 100%. I had a phenomenal preceptor who actually become a good friend to me. She believed that I possessed the qualities to becoming a good leader. She guided me and taught me well because she felt I had the drive to become a manager. I broke down my long term goals into short term goals and work on it little by little, I first became a LPN, then a RN, then a nurse supervisor, then I went to grad school and became NP and now a nurse manager.
8. What advice would the manager give to you or anyone aspiring to a leadership position?
INFORMATION FROM INTERVIEW WITH NURSE MANAGER: What advice would you give to me or anyone aspiring to a leadership position?
Be wise and open your eyes, keep focused, keep the organization running smoothly, plan any changes, career will be rewarding through satisfaction. Work together with staff. Be a good team player and listen to your staff.
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