South University
LaTonya Brown
CHANGE THEORIES
“Change revolves around patient behavior, and essentially much of the discouragement that nurses, staff, and advanced practice nurses experience is due to their patients not listening or complying with their treatment protocol, both pharmacological and non-pharmacological” (Grossman, 2013, p. 141). Change is in steps to have a sense of an easing into it by using a gradual process. The steps of changing can go forward and backward a step at any time. Communication methods are decided based on what the patient and nurse has to share with each other. Patients must have the motivation to want to change and outside reinforcements are much needed.
Effective change requires leadership and the leaders and followers must be motivated and energized to implement positive changes and thrive in the chaos. In order for change to be effective then the leader must see the need for change, work with others to implement the change, and be able to evaluate the process. “Transformational change, as noted earlier, is an evolving process that tends to be the product of a group's vision over time, and revolutionary change follows no clear cut formula. Perhaps nursing is in the process of a revolution” (Grossman, 2013, p. 143). The nurse leader must also anticipate any problem that may arise during the process of the change. …show more content…
“The positive results of conflict are growth, an ability to accept that what was can no longer be, and collaboration, which builds healthy relationships” (Grossman, 2013, p. 144). Conflict can be decreased by giving an increase of positive energy toward the group the change is affecting. Some nurses use avoidance to manage the conflict. Nurses should be assertive and use their communication