Date of Conferral
2023
Degree
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
School
Nursing
Advisor
Robert McWhirt
Abstract
Nursing leadership is the cornerstone of the ever-changing landscape of healthcare. Minimal courses are included in nursing curriculums to prepare nurses to become proficient and develop knowledge of nursing leadership styles. There is a direct correlation of evidence-based leadership styles that impact effective communication, improved patient outcomes, succession planning, nursing retention, and relationship management. In an effort to bridge the gap of knowledge, an educational face-to-face training was developed and presented to new nursing staff in an orientation setting. The project practice question focused on commitment from nursing staff to implement increased knowledge of nursing leadership styles into their practice. Pre- and post-surveys were given to 23 participants to complete anonymously, enabling them to self-report the influence of implementing new knowledge into practice. The Kirkpatrick model was used for training evaluation of the participants. Participants provided rich conversation, sharing their prior professional experiences of nursing leadership styles and the effect on their careers. The data results provided descriptive statistics of increased knowledge for participants. The findings of this project support positive social change based on the high percentage of nursing staff who through self-introspection identified their chosen nursing leadership style while developing skillsets as leaders.
Recommended Citation
Finney, Tammy MeLinda, "Facilitating Staff Education to Improve Effective Styles of Nursing Leadership in an Orientation Setting" (2023). Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies. 11680.
https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/11680
