NUR121 Healthcare and the Professions Task 3: Workbook.
Assessment Information • Please enter your responses in the sections of the workbook below. Do not edit the workbook format or layout, or delete the provided text.
Word counts have been given within each section of the workbook.
Each individual response can be +/- 10% of the stated word count. The overall total word count is 2000 words.
The word count is fixed and not transferrable across responses.
The usual conventions of academic writing need to be applied. https://sway.cloud.microsoft/2yVCg4SQ8NEMZSPn?ref=Link&loc=play
The reflection should be in the first person and does not require references.
Use full sentences and paragraphs in all responses, not bullet points.
Format the…show more content… Leadership in nursing involves guiding, influencing, and motivating others towards achieving the targeted goals of healthcare. Leadership involves key factors like effective communication skills, critical thinking, decision making skills, and implementing changes to improve patient care and healthcare delivery (Marquis & Huston, 2017). Nurse leaders are responsible for creating a positive work environment, advocating for patients and staff and ensuring that care practices align with ethical standards and best practices (Stanely, 2016). In response to the demands of high-quality patient care, the complexity of healthcare settings, and the focus on a culture of safety and quality, strong leadership in nursing is essential. A study in the Journal of Nursing Management (2025) states that good nursing leadership helps patients, increases job satisfaction and changes staff turnover. By defining your goals, supporting with resources and creating an atmosphere of teamwork, nursing leaders can help their teams to provide patient care as best as possible. In healthcare settings like hospitals and long-term care, leadership is an essential part of the nursing role, which shapes patient experiences, staff morale, and organizational performance. Defining leadership, the importance of leadership, and the various leadership styles in nursing have convinced us that to succeed as a healthcare organization, it is imperative to have a visionary and effective leader that can inspire, motivate, and lead by example. Although the nature of nursing continues to evolve, often in the face of unprecedented challenges in patient care, the qualities and skills needed to lead nursing teams to change are consistent. Organizations can help provide a robust future for the nursing workforce by creating a leadership culture and supporting nurses who are willing to step into nursing leadership
