Theory
What is the theory discussed?
Transactional Leadership
Without an effective nurse manager, the likelihood of quality health care...?
Decreases
What is an unpleasant part of nurse management?
Handling nurse errors
What do good communication skills involve?
actively listening, giving effective feedback, and receiving feedback
What is the name of the article?
Profile of an Excellent Nurse Manager
Who first described the theory?
Max Weber
What is an example of an ineffective nurse manager that resulted in negative clinical practice-related issues?
A nurse manager spends time at staff meetings talking about themselves only, and not allowing staff to provide any comments or feedback,
A nurse manager who blames their staff for a fluctuation in discharge times.
A nurse manager who relays important information to some staff members but not others, due to favouritism.
A nurse manager who refuses to take input from the nurses on the unit regarding policies and procedures.
A nurse manager who refuses to listen to the concerns of their staff.
A nurse manager who demoralizes their staff, continually promote their own personal agenda, and go out of their way to protect their own reputation regardless of how it may negatively impact their institution.
What are 2 personality characteristics of nurse managers?
supportive, open minded, practical, patient, thoughtful, caring and intuitive.
What does approachability create?
Therapeutic relationship
What is the method of the study?
Cross-sectional survey design
What is 2/3 of the main aspects of this theory?
1.supervision
2.organization
3. Group performance
What are 2 main clinical practice-related issues that have been identified as a result of ineffective management?
failure to rescue, pressure ulcer prevalence, falls with or without injury, restraint prevalence, ventilator-associated pneumonia, nursing hours per patient day, and voluntary turnover
What is the highest level of education a nurse manager needs?
BSN
Bachlor's of science in nursing
What makes up more than half of the hospitals expenses?
salaries
What is a Leadership Practices Inventory Questionnaire?
30 behavioural statements assessment tool
Represents the Five Practices of a good leader
Five behaviours are:
model the way
inspire a shared vision
challenge the process
enable others to act
encourage the heart
Each behavior is measured by 6 statements
Uses a 10-point Likert scale
Who is a transactional leader?
Bill Gates
How does poor nursing management effect staff (3)?
Staff shortages
Lack of support/ mentorship
Job dissatisfaction
Inability to think critically, problem solve & make decisions
Unhealthy and unproductive work environment
Poor interpersonal skills
Lack of confidence
What is a positive outcome of higher education?
critical thinking skills, leadership skills and strategic planning
How can nurse management create a sense of trust and togetherness within their team?
plan activities like a holiday gift exchange or summer BBQ to promote togetherness, while having fun. Or they might work together with human resources to create team building sessions to increase the awareness of the difference between members, improve communication and teamwork and give their staff the resources and education to resolve conflict
What is the recommends that this LPI-Self tool?
used by the human resources department
What are 2 Pros of transactional leadership?
Rewards for good doing
Encourages organization and compliance
Effective in crisis and emergent situations
Establishes a practice to increase productivity
Emphasizes goal setting
What is the outcome of poor nurse management?
Staff absenteeism, increased workload and staff burnout.
What's most important to be an effective nurse manager?
knowledge, learning, skills and personality traits
How is a nurse manager expected to lead their team?
certainty and confidence
Define model the way.
leaders are setting the example