{"title":"Leader as achiever.","authors":"Jacqueline Dienemann","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article examines one outcome of leadership: productive achievement. Without achievement one is judged to not truly be a leader. Thus, the ideal leader must be a visionary, a critical thinker, an expert, a communicator, a mentor, and an achiever of organizational goals. This article explores the organizational context that supports achievement, measures of quality nursing care, fiscal accountability, leadership development, rewards and punishments, and the educational content and teaching strategies to prepare graduates to be achievers.</p>","PeriodicalId":80103,"journal":{"name":"Nursing leadership forum","volume":"7 2","pages":"63-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2002-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"22418257","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Patricia Butterfield, Kate Malliarakis, Jo Ann Walsh Dotson
{"title":"Billings' methamphetamine epidemic. Nursing leaders frame a public health and environmental health problem.","authors":"Patricia Butterfield, Kate Malliarakis, Jo Ann Walsh Dotson","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Methamphetamine use in rural communities is at epidemic levels and constitutes a public health crisis in many parts our nation. This synthetically-derived drug is commonly manufactured in illicit laboratories in homes and has harmful consequences for both people and the environment. Three RWJ nurse Fellows collaborated on community health efforts to heighten Montana citizens' awareness of the methamphetamine problem and to leverage additional resources for the fight against drugs. The Fellows efforts, combined with the ongoing efforts of other Montana politicians and leaders, have recently led to a significant infusion of federal drug enforcement and treatment funds into the state.</p>","PeriodicalId":80103,"journal":{"name":"Nursing leadership forum","volume":"7 1","pages":"8-11"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2002-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"22329675","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Leader as visionary. Leadership education model.","authors":"Jane Aroian","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Developing nurse leaders for today and tomorrow is a priority considering the powerful relationship between leadership strength and the influence of the nursing profession in the future of health care. This article addresses leadership theories and research as they relate to visionary leadership. Education for visionary leadership is also addressed including the competencies and skill sets for effective visionary leaders. Visioning is a powerful force for change in shaping organizations and building teams for the future.</p>","PeriodicalId":80103,"journal":{"name":"Nursing leadership forum","volume":"7 2","pages":"53-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2002-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"22418255","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Leader as critical thinker.","authors":"Judith A Lemire","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A leader possess the critical-thinking knowledge and skills that provide the framework from which complex problem solving evolves. This article explores the leader as critical thinker, including a progressive plan for integrating critical-thinking concepts and associated teaching strategies into the RN to BSN and graduate curricula. To improve the critical thinking of nurses, educators must emphasize the cognitive and disposition aspects of critical thinking; promote active and sequential learning; role model critical thinking; design practical that focus on leadership and critical thinking; and conduct valid and consistent evaluations. The acquisition and application of critical thinking and problem-solving skills are progressive and refined through life-long learning and experience. This expertise begins with a sound knowledge base of the critical thinking composite and problem-solving strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":80103,"journal":{"name":"Nursing leadership forum","volume":"7 2","pages":"69-76"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2002-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"22418258","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Leader as mentor.","authors":"Connie Vance","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A key component of leadership development for nursing students is mentorship. Leaders are called to be developers of others and to grow the next generation of leaders. Through the teaching-learning role and through serving as active mentors with students, leader-teachers can promote leadership skill development and leadership succession in the profession. Teaching the mentor concept as part of leadership occurs through student-teacher relationships, in the classroom, and in practicum experiences. Research and anecdotal studies are needed that illustrate curricular, course, and programmatic inclusion of mentorship and the benefits and outcomes of this educational approach to leadership development.</p>","PeriodicalId":80103,"journal":{"name":"Nursing leadership forum","volume":"7 2","pages":"83-90"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2002-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"22418260","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Point-counterpoint. Regulated staffing ratios. Not \"if\" but \"how\". Nurse to patient ratios do not work.","authors":"Kay McVay, Don DeMoro, Donna M Herrin","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":80103,"journal":{"name":"Nursing leadership forum","volume":"6 4","pages":"92-9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2002-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"22251269","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A positive experience connecting thought and action.","authors":"Terris E Kennedy","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Boyer (1991) suggests that the challenge for nursing education is to provide doctoral students more opportunities to see connections between thought and action. One way to meet those needs is through an intership experience.</p>","PeriodicalId":80103,"journal":{"name":"Nursing leadership forum","volume":"6 4","pages":"113-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2002-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"22251272","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Leader as communicator.","authors":"Patricia M Haynor","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article examines common communication factors that have an impact on leader effectiveness (language, listening, mode of delivery, and feedback) and the role of the organization, organizational culture, and group dynamics in the development of the leader as a communicator. Communication, like any skill, is a learned behavior that is honed over time. Communication is a two-way process with stimulus-response shaping future behavior. But, it is even more complex when used in an organizational setting because there are multilevel communications, multiple message, senders and receivers, and competing agendas. Leaders in today's complex health care organizations must be skilled communicators to earn trust and respect. Once trust and respect have been earned, others are willing to listen to the leader's vision and to help make it a reality because, done well, it demonstrates expertise, critical thinking, achievement, and mentoring abilities.</p>","PeriodicalId":80103,"journal":{"name":"Nursing leadership forum","volume":"7 2","pages":"77-82"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2002-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"22418259","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Leading a hospital closure.","authors":"Paula A Lucey","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Hospital closures have become more common. The challenges facing a nursing leader in this situation are complex and difficult. This author suggests that looking for new beginnings rather than focusing on endings created an approach to closing a public hospital. The article includes approaches to employee morale, staffing, and patient care.</p>","PeriodicalId":80103,"journal":{"name":"Nursing leadership forum","volume":"7 1","pages":"25-9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2002-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"22330847","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}