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Leadership: by the pros, for the novice.
F R Eason1, S Spickerman, B T Lee
1School of Nursing, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858-4353.
The Journal of Nursing Education
|April 1, 1990
Summary
Leadership Day effectively taught nursing students real-world leadership skills. This teaching strategy, combining education and practice, enhanced theoretical concepts and motivated students for modern nursing. Plans are underway to expand this successful event.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Leadership Development
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Theoretical concepts of leadership, communication, motivation, and conflict resolution are crucial in nursing.
- Bridging the gap between academic learning and practical application in nursing is essential for student development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate "Leadership Day" as an innovative teaching strategy for nursing leadership students.
- To enhance the understanding and application of theoretical leadership concepts in a practical nursing context.
Main Methods:
- A "Leadership Day" event was organized, featuring leaders from practice and education.
- Presenters shared "how to" strategies and personified nursing leadership and management concepts.
Main Results:
- Leadership Day provided practical meaning to theoretical leadership concepts.
- The event served as an effective socialization strategy for nursing leadership students into contemporary nursing practice.
- The collaborative approach between practice and education leaders enhanced the strategy's success.
Conclusions:
- "Leadership Day" is a successful and valuable teaching method for nursing leadership education.
- The event effectively reinforced theoretical knowledge with practical application.
- The success of the event led to immediate plans for expansion to include all senior nursing students.