Leadership roles

 Leadership roles

Required Readings

Marquis, B. L., & Huston, C. J. (2015). Leadership roles and management functions in nursing: Theory and application (8th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.

    • Chapter 4, “Ethical Issues” 

      This chapter examines ethical frameworks for decision making and principles of ethical reasoning. You are also introduced to the ANA Code of Ethics and Professional Standards, MORAL decision-making model, and ethics committees.

 

    • Chapter 5, “Legal and Legislative Issues” 

      Chapter 5 provides an overview of the many legal and legislative issues of which leaders and managers need to be aware. As you read this chapter, keep these issues in mind.

 

  • Chapter 6, “Patient, Subordinate, and Professional Advocacy” 

    Nurses are the best advocates for patients and the profession. This chapter examines more closely the role of becoming an advocate, patient rights, subordinate advocacy, whistle-blowing, professional advocacy, advocacy in legislation and public policy, and media.

Cianci, A. M., Hannah, S. T., Roberts, R. P., & Tsakumis, G. T. (2014). The effects of authentic leadership on followers’ ethical decision-making in the face of temptation: An experimental study. The Leadership Quarterly25(3), 581–594. doi:10.1016/j.leaqua.2013.12.001

Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Disch, J. (2014). Using Evidence-Based Advocacy to Improve the Nation’s Health. Nurse Leader12(4), 28–31. doi:10.1016/j.mnl.2014.05.003

Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.