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A nursing theory for nursing leadership
1Family Medicine Department, Naval Hospital, Camp Pendelton, California, USA.
Journal of Nursing Management
|October 29, 2000
Summary
Nursing theories have historically focused on patient care management, not leadership. This article proposes a new nursing leadership theory based on Ida J. Orlando
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Leadership Studies
Background:
- Traditional nursing theories emphasize patient care management over leadership development.
- Existing management theories applied to nursing lack a specific nursing foundation.
- A gap exists in nursing-specific leadership theory and practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To differentiate between nursing management and leadership concepts.
- To propose a novel nursing leadership theory.
- To provide a theoretical framework for nurse leaders.
Main Methods:
- Review of prominent nursing theorists (Orem, Roy, Neuman, Henderson, Rogers).
- Analysis of non-nursing management and leadership models (Deming, Shared Governance, Transactional Leadership).
- Conceptualization of a new leadership theory grounded in nursing principles, specifically Ida J. Orlando's model.
Main Results:
- Nursing practice has been predominantly theory-based in management, with limited focus on leadership.
- Current non-nursing leadership models do not fully address the unique context of nursing.
- A conceptual framework for nursing leadership is presented, integrating management and leadership functions.
Conclusions:
- Distinguishing between management and leadership is crucial for advancing nursing practice.
- Ida J. Orlando's model offers a robust foundation for developing a nursing-specific leadership theory.
- The proposed theory equips nurse leaders with tools for effective patient care management and leadership.