Exceptional Nursing Leaders
During my clinical time I have met a lot of amazing nurses. This semester I have clinical at Providence Medical Center on their OB unit. Although I have only spent a few times there this eight weeks I have met some exceptional nurses. Judy, who is one of the nurse managers on the floor I believe, meets all the criteria of being an exceptional leader.
This nurse has spent a lot of time with Providence advocating and ensuring that all women get the care they deserve. She has made one of her main goals to give every woman she comes in contact with knowledgeable and empathetic care during their pregnancy. The birthing process can be scary for women and being there as an advocate is the nurse’s responsibility. Judy makes sure that she not only …show more content…
I believe that Judy does a great job in this aspect. I have seen her discuss a patient with a doctor and really stand up for the patient because their birthing process was being rushed for no beneficial reason. This can sometimes be nerve racking because as a nurse you have to choose between what you patient wants and what the doctor is telling you. As a nurse manager she really does have heart for what she does. “Authentic leaders care for themselves and the people they lead, and they compassion is genuine” (Marquis & Huston, 2015, p. 61). She wears her heart on her sleeve and really does love leading and caring for others.
The AANC Standards for Establishing and Sustaining Healthy Work Environment (2016) has six essential standards. Those standards are skilled communication, true collaboration, effective decision making, appropriate staffing, meaningful recognition, and authentic leadership. The following is how the nurse manager I am discussing meets each of these criteria.
Communication- Judy shows great communication skills by listening closely to all staff members and her patients. She focuses on finding solutions to each and every problem and making sure any communication issues are resolved on the …show more content…
Judy takes time to remind all staff that if they need anything she is there to help at all cost.
Effective Decision Making- Not only the nurse manager on the unit but the rest of the staff at Providence all get to work autonomously and act on what they believe is best for their patient. “The healthcare organization ensures that nurses in positions from the bedside to the boardroom participate in all levels of decision making” (AACN, 2016, p. 5).
Recognition- The nurses on the OB unit do a great job at recognizing one another. I hear a lot of positive talk between the nurses and I think that is great. The staff really does bond with one another and the nurse manager on the unit makes sure all staff members are recognized when accomplishing something important or new.
Authentic Leadership- As I have stated before Judy is an amazing leader on her unit. She makes sure all patients are given the best care possible and that she has a team that stands behind her in achieving this
This nurse has spent a lot of time with Providence advocating and ensuring that all women get the care they deserve. She has made one of her main goals to give every woman she comes in contact with knowledgeable and empathetic care during their pregnancy. The birthing process can be scary for women and being there as an advocate is the nurse’s responsibility. Judy makes sure that she not only …show more content…
I believe that Judy does a great job in this aspect. I have seen her discuss a patient with a doctor and really stand up for the patient because their birthing process was being rushed for no beneficial reason. This can sometimes be nerve racking because as a nurse you have to choose between what you patient wants and what the doctor is telling you. As a nurse manager she really does have heart for what she does. “Authentic leaders care for themselves and the people they lead, and they compassion is genuine” (Marquis & Huston, 2015, p. 61). She wears her heart on her sleeve and really does love leading and caring for others.
The AANC Standards for Establishing and Sustaining Healthy Work Environment (2016) has six essential standards. Those standards are skilled communication, true collaboration, effective decision making, appropriate staffing, meaningful recognition, and authentic leadership. The following is how the nurse manager I am discussing meets each of these criteria.
Communication- Judy shows great communication skills by listening closely to all staff members and her patients. She focuses on finding solutions to each and every problem and making sure any communication issues are resolved on the …show more content…
Judy takes time to remind all staff that if they need anything she is there to help at all cost.
Effective Decision Making- Not only the nurse manager on the unit but the rest of the staff at Providence all get to work autonomously and act on what they believe is best for their patient. “The healthcare organization ensures that nurses in positions from the bedside to the boardroom participate in all levels of decision making” (AACN, 2016, p. 5).
Recognition- The nurses on the OB unit do a great job at recognizing one another. I hear a lot of positive talk between the nurses and I think that is great. The staff really does bond with one another and the nurse manager on the unit makes sure all staff members are recognized when accomplishing something important or new.
Authentic Leadership- As I have stated before Judy is an amazing leader on her unit. She makes sure all patients are given the best care possible and that she has a team that stands behind her in achieving this