Strengths-Based Nursing and Leadership Quiz Wk 1

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary focus of Strengths-Based Nursing and Healthcare Leadership?

To prioritize the interests of the organization

To increase medical knowledge

To develop and mobilize individual strengths (correct)

To promote strict adherence to protocols

Which of the following is NOT one of the eight core values of Strengths-Based Nursing and Healthcare?

Innovation

Compliance (correct)

Collaboration

Courage

How does transformational leadership differ from Strengths-Based Nursing and Healthcare Leadership?

Transformational leadership is more focused on strict management techniques.

Transformational leadership does not support individual strengths.

Transformational leadership emphasizes motivating followers for the greater good. (correct)

Transformational leadership does not involve personal values.

What is a key characteristic of transformational leadership?

Persuasive motivation towards a greater good Signup and view all the answers

Which is a goal of Strengths-Based Nursing and Healthcare?

Honoring and mobilizing individual strengths Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the philosophical approach of Strengths-Based Nursing and Healthcare?

A value-driven approach supporting humanized care Signup and view all the answers

Why is Strengths-Based Nursing and Healthcare Leadership important?

It empowers individuals and supports equitable workplace environments. Signup and view all the answers

Engagement with case studies in this module will help learners to:

Apply SBNH-L and transformational leadership in real scenarios Signup and view all the answers

Which leadership style emphasizes empowerment and autonomy as core principles?

Transformational leadership Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a goal of Strengths-Based Nursing and Healthcare Leadership?

Increasing organizational profits Signup and view all the answers

What aspect distinguishes Strengths-Based Nursing and Healthcare Leadership from traditional leadership models?

Valuing and utilizing individual strengths Signup and view all the answers

How does Strengths-Based Nursing and Healthcare Leadership propose to address issues of agency and autonomy?

Through collaborative decision-making Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the foundational values of Strengths-Based Nursing and Healthcare Leadership?

They are interconnected and support one another. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key element that Strengths-Based Nursing and Healthcare Leadership seeks to cultivate in nursing practice?

Workplace autonomy and agency Signup and view all the answers

What challenge is Strengths-Based Nursing and Healthcare Leadership responding to in healthcare settings?

Traditional hierarchical leadership models Signup and view all the answers

What does SBNH primarily promote in terms of patient care?

A person-centered approach Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the eight core values guiding SBNH leaders?

Efficiency maximization Signup and view all the answers

What are the 'four I's' of Transformational Leadership according to Bass and Avolio?

Idealized influence, Inspirational motivation, Intellectual stimulation, Individual consideration Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes Transformational Leadership?

It should be integrated with other leadership skills for effectiveness. Signup and view all the answers

What foundational aspect of SBNH helps enable clinicians in their approach to care?

Focusing on relationality and empowerment Signup and view all the answers

Which practice is NOT included in Kouzes and Posner's Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership?

Creating a culture of compliance Signup and view all the answers

The SBNH approach is primarily concerned with which of the following?

Mobilizing individual strengths and capacities Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does Transformational Leadership most significantly aim to enhance within a workgroup?

Team performance Signup and view all the answers

What do exemplary leaders primarily do to guide their teams?

Model the way and clarify their values Signup and view all the answers

How does transformational leadership impact job satisfaction and patient care in nursing?

It encourages innovation and increases job satisfaction Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with transformational leadership in nursing?

Focusing primarily on individual performance Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of Strengths-Based Nursing Care as shown in the video with Sarah Rumbolt?

Emphasizing eight values and four foundations Signup and view all the answers

In a clinical example of transformational leadership, what would a nurse leader likely do to improve patient satisfaction?

Set goals and involve the staff in initiatives Signup and view all the answers

What common issue was John, the nurse educator, observing in the med-surg unit?

Nurses failing to adjust bed heights correctly Signup and view all the answers

Why has transformational leadership been minimally regarded as a set of competencies?

It has not been recognized as teachable until recent studies Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a common misconception about transformational leadership?

It can only be practiced by individuals with innate charisma Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Strengths-Based Nursing and Healthcare Leadership (SBNH)

SBNH is a philosophy and approach to support humanized care, building competency from novice to expert
SBNH is based on 8 values and 4 foundations
SBNH-L (Leadership) guides leaders to create safe and equitable workplaces, honouring individual strengths
Transformational Leadership (TFL) motivates followers with higher ideas and values
The module will cover SBNH-L, TFL, and their application in clinical practice

Learning Objectives

Define and describe Strength-Based Nursing and Healthcare leadership
Define and describe transformational leadership in nursing
Compare and contrast SBNH-L and TFL
Discuss the application of SBNH-L and TFL in nursing practice

Required Readings

Lapierre et al. (2024): Empowering nursing students to adopt SBNH
McAllister et al.: Canadian nurse leaders' perspectives on SBNH-L
Gottlieb et al. (2021): Creating empowering conditions for nurses with workplace autonomy and agency, using SBNH-L
Doody & Doody (2012): Transformational leadership in nursing practice
Fischer (2016): Transformational leadership in nursing: a concept analysis

SBNH-L (Leadership)

Focuses on creating equitable, culturally safe environments that honour, develop, mobilize, and capitalize on individual and team strengths
Represented by 8 values and 4 foundations, interconnected
An approach to promote patient-centered care, person-focused, empowering, and relational
Shifts from a disease-focused model to a strengths-focused model, emphasizing agency and autonomy

Transformational Leadership (TFL)

Motivates followers through appealing to higher values and ideas
Focuses on inspiring followers to act in ways that benefit the greater good over individual interests.
Four 'I's identified by Bass and Avolio (1994): idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration

SBNH-L & TFL Practical Application

Use examples of transformational leadership to improve patient outcomes.
Emphasize leadership for staff morale and patient safety, such as John's action of arranging a bed height adjustment training.

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Test your knowledge on Strengths-Based Nursing and Healthcare Leadership (SBNH) and Transformational Leadership (TFL). This quiz covers the key values, foundations, and applications of SBNH-L in clinical practice. Explore important concepts that enhance nursing leadership and foster safe, equitable work environments.