Level 1: Entry-Level |
10.3a Compare and contrast leadership principles and theories. |
Identify key leadership theories and their characteristics.
Articulate relevant principles of leadership considerations.
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Explain foundational leadership theories and their relevance to nursing practice.
Compare the core concepts, strengths, and limitations of multiple leadership theories.
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10.3b Formulate a personal leadership style. |
Describe a personal leadership style based on values and experiences.
Identify elements of leadership that align with personal values and experiences.
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Develop a leadership philosophy integrating leadership theories, personal strengths, and professional goals.
Manage and understand others' emotions to foster strong interpersonal relationships and cohesive teams.
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10.3c Demonstrate leadership behaviors in professional situations. |
Seek feedback from instructors or peers on leadership behaviors.
Identify leadership behaviors in others and follow a leader’s direction.
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Delegate tasks, coordinate team efforts, and monitor progress toward goals effectively.
Provide and receive feedback professionally and constructively.
Take responsibility for leadership actions and team decision outcomes.
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10.3d Demonstrate self-efficacy consistent with one’s professional development. |
Identify areas for growth and seek opportunities to build confidence in leadership roles.
Seek assistance and feedback to develop leadership competencies.
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Address challenges and make independent decisions using critical thinking and clinical judgment.
Advocate for oneself professionally by seeking opportunities, resources, or support
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10.3e Use appropriate resources when dealing with ambiguity. |
Identify evidence-based resources to navigate uncertain situations.
Ask for guidance when there is uncertainty about patient care or treatment decisions, recognizing their limitations in managing the ambiguity.
Acknowledge uncertainty in professional situations and communicate uncertainty to gain support.
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Analyze relevant data to support decision-making in ambiguous situations.
Collaborate with colleagues to gain diverse perspectives in uncertain clinical settings.
Utilize clinical decision support systems and technology for complex decision-making.
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10.3f Modify one’s own leadership behaviors based on guided self-reflection. |
Recognize areas for leadership improvement and demonstrate openness to change.
Reflect on leadership experiences to identify strengths and weaknesses.
Identify specific leadership strengths and weaknesses through self-reflection and focus on improving these areas.
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Modify leadership behaviors based on guided self-reflection.
Establish and work toward leadership development goals based on feedback.
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10.3g Demonstrate self-awareness of one’s own implicit biases and their relationship to one’s culture and environment. |
Identify and acknowledge personal implicit biases and their impact on patient care.
Describe the relationship between personal culture and implicit biases.
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Identify and mitigate biases on an ongoing basis.
Discuss implicit bias with colleagues and mentors to develop strategies for mitigation.
Engage in self-reflection to critically assess how biases influence interactions.
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10.3h Communicate a consistent image of the nurse as a leader. |
Model professionalism in appearance and communication.
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Demonstrate confidence, professionalism, and accountability in verbal and nonverbal communication, setting a positive example and guiding patients, families, and healthcare team members with clarity and assurance.
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10.3i Recognize the importance of nursing’s contributions as leaders in practice and policy issues. |
Explain the nurse’s role in contributing to healthcare policy issues that impact nursing practice and patient care.
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Advocate for policies that support professional nursing practice, e.g., safe staffing, equitable care access, and professional nursing advancement. |
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Level 2: Advanced-Level |
10.3j Expand leadership skills through professional service. |
Join and participate in a professional nursing organization.
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Assume leadership or committee membership within professional service. |
10.3k Influence intentional change guided by leadership principles and theories. |
Apply leadership principles to motivate teams and foster a shared vision.
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Evaluate leadership strategies used in practice change and refine approaches based on evidence. |
10.3l Evaluate the outcomes of intentional change. |
Collect data regarding the impact of new policies or initiatives.
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Assess the impact of new policies or initiatives based on data analysis.
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10.3m Evaluate strategies/methods for peer review. |
Compare different peer review models and identify best practices.
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Develop and implement a peer review process to foster professional growth and accountability.
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10.3n Participate in the evaluation of other members of the care team. |
Provide constructive feedback to colleagues through formal peer review processes.
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Facilitate interprofessional evaluations to ensure comprehensive performance assessments.
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10.3o Demonstrate leadership skills in times of uncertainty and crisis. |
Adapt leadership strategies to address unexpected organizational challenges.
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Participate in crisis management planning and execution, demonstrating decisiveness and resilience.
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10.3p Advocate for the promotion of social justice and eradication of structural racism and systematic inequity in nursing and society. |
Identify systemic inequities in healthcare and engage in reflective dialogue with colleagues.
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Develop initiatives addressing health disparities and collaborate with community partners for equitable healthcare solutions. |
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10.3q Advocate for the nursing profession in a manner that is consistent, positive, relevant, accurate, and distinctive. |
Mentor new nurses, fostering their professional growth and engagement in advocacy.
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Represent nursing in public forums, articulating the profession’s contributions and advocating for policy changes that support health equity and community well-being. |