Leadership on Fieldwork

Reading material

• Marquis, B., & Huston, C. (2021). Leadership roles and management functions in nursing: Theory and application (10th ed.). Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins Publishers.
  • Chapter 1—Decision Making, Problem Solving, and Critical Thinking, and Clinical Reasoning: Requisites for Successful Leadership and Management
  • Chapter 2—Classical Views of Leadership and Management

In this week, you examined different models of leadership and management. As you analyze your current fieldwork experience and observe the leadership style and management practices of your current preceptor, identify a model or theory that your preceptor exhibits in his/her practice as a leader.

What leadership characteristic or skill stood out to you this week in your preceptor? From what you have observed or participated in this week, what strengths or skills would you incorporate into your own actions as a leader? Incorporate at least one recent peer-reviewed reference (published within past 5 years) that supports your posting or expands on this topic.

Rubric

Provides clear examples supported by course content and references. Cites three or more references, using at least one new scholarly resource that was not provided in the course materials. All instruction requirements noted.

Initial post and peer post(s) made on multiple separate days. All instruction requirements noted.

Well-organized content with a clear and complex purpose statement and content argument. Writing is concise with a logical flow of ideas.

Correct APA formatting with no errors. The writer correctly identifies reading audience, as demonstrated by appropriate language (avoids jargon and simplifies complex concepts appropriately).Writing is concise, in active voice, and avoids awkward transitions and overuse of conjunctions. There are no spelling, punctuation, or word-usage errors.