A.) READ THE ARTICLES BELOW

    CHECK ATTACH FILE  : Larsson, I. E., & Sahlsten, M. J. M. (2016). The staff nurse clinical leader at the bedside: Swedish registered nurses’ perceptions. Nursing Research and Practice, 2016 doi:http://dx.doi.org.ezproxy.wpunj.edu/10.1155/2016/1797014  The Staff Nurse Clinical Leader at the Bedside- Swedish Registered Nurses’ Perceptions.pdf The Staff Nurse Clinical Leader at the Bedside- Swedish Registered Nurses’ Perceptions.pdf – Alternative Formats 

    CHECK ATTACH FILE  : Downey, M., Parslow, S., & Smart, M. (2011). The hidden treasure in nursing leadership: Informal leaders. Journal of Nursing Management, 19(4), 517-521. doi:http://dx.doi.org.ezproxy.wpunj.edu/10.1111/j.1365-2834.2011.01253.x
Hidden treasure informal leaders.pdf Hidden treasure informal leaders.pdf – Alternative Formats 

B.)    Review:

    Nurses as Leaders. (2017, June 6). [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aX2Z3kPlcAU

    Nurses: Their Vital Role in Transforming Healthcare. (2014, November 16). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_s05qFON5EA

    Nurses as Leaders- COVID 19. (2020, May 27). YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQz10YTp19Y

    Healthcares Top Innovators: Nurses: One-Minute Version. (2018, December 3). [Video]. YouTube.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmOyYZtLd5c

2. Individual discussion posts (2)-Answer the two questions below

1. Larsson & Sahlsen (2016) identified 5 descriptive categories that describe registered nurses perceptions of what it entails to be a leader at the beside in patient care.  Read the article included and reflect on the 5 descriptive categories while contemplating your own role in your current position. Do you believe this article provides an accurate representation of leadership at the bedside?  Please support your answer with evidence including personal experiences.

2. Reflective practice in health care is a tool nurses can use to gain insight into self-knowledge and growth (Palmer, 2007). Reflection provides focused opportunities to discover personal meanings gained from professional nursing educational courses and interaction with peers and faculty.
Please reflect and thoughtfully respond to your initial response to the introductory question, What do you hope to learn from this course?