[Solution] NR351 Week 7 Discussion: Leaders and Systems-Based Practice (Graded)

COURSE  

NR351: Transitions in Professional Nursing

Purpose

The purpose of this discussion is for learners to discuss how they will use systems-based practice to grow in the role of nursing leader.

Course Outcome

This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcome:

  • CO 1: Plan leadership strategies within systems-based practice. (PO 2)

Due Date

  • During the assigned week (Sunday the start of the assigned week through Sunday the end of the assigned week):
    • Posts in the discussion at least two times, and
    • Posts in the discussion on two different days

Points Possible

50 points

Directions

  • Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:
    • Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week
    • Integrate outside scholarly sources when required
    • Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates and/or instructor
    • Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner
  • Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.
  • Best Practices include:
    • Participation early in the week is encouraged to stimulate meaningful discussion among classmates and instructor.
    • Enter the discussion often during the week to read and learn from posts.
    • Select different classmates for your reply each week.

Discussion

Leaders use systems-based practice to empower other nurses. Considering your current or former clinical setting, share how you will use principles of systems-based practice to grow in your role as a leader in nursing. Include a scholarly outside source to support your answer.

SOLUTION  

Our Masters textbook states that a systems-based practice in nursing considers the larger system within the smaller system. In example a provider relies on the nurses and other members of his patient’s care team to adequately provide care for his patient. I see this daily as a charge nurse on my med-surg observation floor. I am a leader within my hospital. The nurses who work alongside me are also leaders.

In my experience as a charge nurse, I have found that a transformational leadership style works best. Transformational leaders are successful because they inspire others through their passion, vision, and enthusiasm. This results in employees who are engaged and productive (Masters, p. 330). Fischer digs a little deeper stating that this style is “identified by an enthusiastic…please click the purchase button to access the entire solution at $5