Nursing Leadership and Management

Study Notes

Leadership and Management in Nursing

The module covers professional development, organizational structure, leadership and management theories, communication, motivation, and team building, budgeting, cost, care-delivery models, and staffing, quality and risk management, and healthcare informatics.

Professional Development

Credentialing is essential for career development and provides information about qualifications and standards.
Types of credentials include licensure, certification, and competency.
Career stages in nursing include LPN/LVN, RN, APRN (CNS & NP), DNP, and PhD.
Career planning depends on personal goals and organizational strategic goals.
Building a portfolio involves credentials, education, employment history, and career planning.

Organizational Structure

Organizational structure refers to the way a group is formed, its chain of command, lines of communication, and decision-making processes.
Types of organizational structures include centralized, decentralized, and matrix structures.
Mission, vision, values, and strategic goals define the purpose of an organization.
Job descriptions, policies, procedures, and standards of care outline the duties and functions of jobs within an organization.

Effective Communication

Communication involves active listening and recognizing diversity.
Communication should be clear, concise, and maintain a positive approach.
Effective communication is essential for leadership and management.

Leadership and Management

Leadership is the ability to influence, motivate, and enable others to contribute to the organization's success.
Management controls a group or individuals to achieve a specified objective.
Leadership vs. management involves influencing vs. controlling.

Communication, Motivation, and Team Building

Effective communication involves active listening, recognizing diversity, and clear communication.
Motivation involves understanding individual needs and desires.
Team building involves stock control, communication channels, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.

Delegation

Delegation involves knowing when not to delegate, identifying to whom to delegate, determining what to delegate, and supervising delegated tasks.
Principles of delegation include matching tasks to individuals and monitoring progress.

Change Management

Change management involves three phases: unfreezing, movement, and refreezing.
Change management involves understanding individual needs and desires.

Budgeting

Budgeting performs four basic functions: planning, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating.
Types of budgets include operational, capital, and cash budgets.
Budgeting methods include incremental, zero-based, and performance-based budgeting.

Cost and Staffing

Expenses vs. revenue define the financial performance of an organization.
Service units, direct costs, indirect costs, full costs, and fixed costs are essential for budgeting.
Staffing involves patient needs, patient classification systems, and staff preparation and experience.
Staffing and organizational needs involve financial resources, licensing regulations, and customer satisfaction.

Care Delivery Models

Types of care delivery models include total patient care, functional nursing, team nursing, primary nursing, and partnership models.
Care delivery models involve patient-centered care and quality improvement.

Quality and Risk Management

Quality assurance and quality improvement involve analyzing and improving processes.
Clinical indicators and process improvement tools are essential for quality improvement.
Patient safety goals and indicators of nursing services quality define the quality of care.

Healthcare Informatics

Nursing informatics involves computer literacy, informatics literacy, and scope of practice.
Healthcare informatics involves data integrity, security, and confidentiality, as well as integrating computers and information technology in nursing education and practice.

Description

This quiz covers key topics in nursing leadership and management, including professional development, organizational structure, and leadership theories. It's ideal for nursing professionals looking to improve their skills and knowledge.