Make an appointment to interview a nurse leader.
• Nova Southeastern University faculty are not to be interviewed.
• Set up mutually convenient time that is not during clinical rotation this semester.
• Explain to the nurse leader that this is an assignment for a leadership course and the expectation is to explore the individual’s leadership role in the organization.
Assignment Criteria:
Students will develop a scholarly paper relating to the selected nursing leader that includes the following criteria:
- An introduction of the leader being interviewed (no names or places should be identified).
- Length of time as a nurse?
- The type of leadership style utilized.
- What characteristics does the leader believe are important for effective leadership?
- What techniques does the leader use to empower their staff/colleagues?
- Describe the findings from the interview using the literature to support the type of leadership characteristics and type of power used by this leader.
- Summarize by reflecting on the experience and the impact this assignment may have on your future as a nurse.
- The scholarly paper should be in narrative format 3 to 5 pages excluding the title and reference page.