Leadership Styles
A new nurse is struggling with time management. You provide clear instructions, closely supervise, and give frequent feedback.
What is situational leadership (directing style)?
A nurse disagrees with a physician’s order and uses a structured format to communicate concern clearly.
What is SBAR?
You recognize your frustration before responding to a difficult staff member and choose a calm approach.
What is self-awareness?
A nurse leader double-checks AI-generated staffing recommendations before implementation.
What is human oversight (or validation)?
Your unit has experienced burnout and disengagement. You implement shared governance and encourage staff-led innovation.
What is transformational leadership?
Two nurses disagree about patient assignments. You facilitate a discussion where both perspectives are heard and a shared solution is reached.
What is collaboration?
You regulate your emotional response during a high-stress shift to maintain professionalism.
What is self-regulation?
AI suggests fewer resources for a population with high social vulnerability due to biased data.
What is algorithmic bias?
An experienced nurse resists a new evidence-based protocol. You involve them in decision-making and seek their input.
What is participative (democratic) leadership?
A staff member is repeatedly late. You address the issue privately using objective language and specific examples.
What is constructive feedback (or crucial conversation)?
You recognize a colleague is overwhelmed and offer support.
What is empathy?
A student uses AI to generate an assignment but fails to disclose it.
What is a violation of academic integrity?
A crisis occurs (multiple trauma admissions). You give rapid, directive orders to ensure immediate action.
What is autocratic leadership?
During a heated disagreement, a nurse withdraws and refuses to engage.
What is avoidance conflict style?
ou effectively navigate team dynamics and build positive relationships across disciplines.
What are social skills (relationship management)?
A leader uses AI recommendations but clearly communicates how decisions were made to staff.
What is transparency and accountability?
Your team is highly skilled and self-motivated. You provide minimal direction and allow autonomy in decision-making.
What is laissez-faire leadership?
A nurse challenges unsafe practice despite hierarchy and potential backlash.
What is advocacy (or speaking up for patient safety)?
A leader motivates staff by aligning goals with purpose and recognizing contributions.
What is emotional intelligence (or motivation component of EI)?
A nurse leader evaluates both the prompt and output of AI to ensure fairness and mitigate bias before applying it to clinical decisions.
What is responsible AI use (or bias mitigation)?