Chapter 1 – Evidence-Based Practice Questions
This activity contains 3 questions.
Evidence for Effective Leadership and Management
Citation: Rolfe, P. (2011). Transformational leadership theory: What every leader needs
to know. Nurse Leaders, 54–56. Retrieved from
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1541461211000164
Overview: Transformational leadership is an effective leadership style. This author
describes her personal experience in applying transformational leadership and developing
this style so she can be an effective leader.
Application: Applying transformational leadership can improve organizations and their
outcomes. Key attributes of transformational leaders are self-knowledge, expertise,
authenticity, flexibility, vision, charisma, shared leadership, and the ability to inspire and
motivate followers (Ward, 2002). Understanding what these mean and how to develop
them is critical for nurse leaders in today’s healthcare environment.
1.
Describe the framework that is illustrated in the figure within this article. How does this
framework relate to your view of nursing and to leadership and management?
2.
What strategies does the author suggest to new nurse leaders?
3.
What do healthy environments support?
Finkelman, Leadership and Management for Nurses: Core Competencies for Quality Care, 3e
Chapter 1 – ANSWER KEY Evidence-Based Practice Questions
1.
Answers will vary according to each student’s view of nursing, leadership, and
management. Per the textbook:
Transformational leadership is viewed as an effective style for today’s dynamic
2.
Answers will vary. However, information qualities and characteristics presented in the
textbook include the following:
Qualities and characteristics that have been identified in transformational leaders are self-
3.
Better nursing leadership is needed “to achieve the goal of developing healthy work
environments for healthcare providers and optimizing quality care for patients”
Finkelman, Leadership and Management for Nurses: Core Competencies for Quality Care, 3e