NR 500 Week 4 Discussion – Leadership – Establishing Relationships and Influencing Change
Educational leaders assume many roles, including resource specialists, supporters, mentors, facilitators for change, and lifelong learners. As a healthcare educator, one must be a leader who seeks opportunities to improve patient outcomes, evidence-based practices, and areas of self-growth. To be complacent with the status quo, an educator may fail their students. Leaders must be opinion leaders, knowledge brokers, and facilitators to implement effective change strategies in improving patient-centered outcomes (McCormack et al., 2013). Change facilitates growth, and as a clinical nurse educator, one must possess the traits of a leader, such as commitment, clarity of beliefs/values, competence, and effective communication and interpersonal skills (Chamberlain College of Nursing, 2018). The generational differences among staff have led nurse educators to evaluate the tools utilized to provide education. I hope to influence change as an educational leader by employing change strategies that meet the needs of all.
I possess two leadership strengths: communication, a positive attitude, and a passion for learning. I feel these qualities have led me to be a facilitator as a change agent. My two areas for opportunity are active, effective listening and the review and evaluation process following implementing education on the change processes. We have two ears and one mouth; sometimes, my mouth takes the lead.
NR 500 Week 4 Discussion – Leadership – Establishing Relationships and Influencing Change
As a leader, it is essential to find effective ways to facilitate education that promotes change in practices to improve patient-centered outcomes (Johnson & May 2015). Effective listening is far more critical in the communication process but often is the forgotten link to collaborative communication between the educator and student. I can promote this by reciting the team’s responses, feedback, and suggestions for the implemented change. It is imperative to review, evaluate, and make changes to any new process implemented. This will help me adjust my education techniques to meet all my staff’s needs, emphasizing the generational differences in learning styles.
References
Chamberlain College of Nursing. (2018). Leadership: Establishing relationships and influencing change [Lecture notes]. Retrieved from https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/26144/pages/week-4-lesson? module_item_id=3105786
Johnson, M. J., & May, C. R. (2015). Promoting professional behavior change in healthcare: What interventions work, and why? A theory-led overview of systematic reviews. BMJ, 5(9), 1-13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2015-008592
McCormack, B., DeCorby, K., Hutchinson, A., Bucknall, T., Kent, B., Schultz, A., … Wilson, V. (2013, September 8). A realist review of interventions and strategies to promote evidence-informed healthcare: A focus on change agency. Implementation Science, 8(107), 1-12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1748-5908-8-107
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NR 500 Week 4 Discussion – Leadership – Establishing Relationships and Influencing Change
This week focuses on developing foundational interpersonal skills that will prepare you for professional practice as a leader and change agent. As a leader, how will you influence change in your professional specialty area? Identify two strengths you have that will promote strong leadership. Identify two areas of improvement to your skill in leading and influencing change. What two priority strategies will you implement to improve and enhance your leadership skills?