Nursing Management and Leadership
Nursing Leadership Styles
Different leadership styles influence team productivity, nurse satisfaction, and patient outcomes.
Style Characteristics
- Autocratic: Leader makes decisions independently
- Democratic: Group participation in decision-making
- Laissez-faire: Hands-off approach
- Transformational: Inspires others through vision
Situational Leadership
- Adjusting style to match team maturity
- Balancing directive vs. supportive behavior
- Flexibility based on clinical acuity
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