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Transformational leadership: visibility, accessibility, and communication.

Joanne T Clavelle¹

¹St Luke's Health System, Boise, Idaho 83712, USA. clavellj@slhs.org

The Journal of Nursing Administration

|July 27, 2012

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Chief Nursing Officers in Magnet® organizations utilize transformational leadership to foster nursing excellence and enhance patient care. This article focuses on the crucial subcomponent of visibility, accessibility, and communication.

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Area of Science:

Healthcare Leadership
Nursing Management
Organizational Excellence

Background:

Magnet® recognition signifies high standards in nursing care.
Transformational leadership is integral to the Magnet Model®.
Effective leadership communication is essential for quality patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the role of the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) as a transformational leader.
To examine the importance of visibility, accessibility, and communication for CNOs in Magnet® organizations.
To provide insights into fostering nursing excellence through leadership practices.

Main Methods:

This article is a conceptual piece, not an empirical study.
It synthesizes existing literature on transformational leadership and the Magnet Model®.
Focuses on the practical application of leadership principles by CNOs.

Main Results:

CNOs must be visible and accessible to nursing staff.
Clear and consistent communication is vital for a strong nursing vision.
These leadership attributes build a foundation for exemplary nursing practice.

Conclusions:

The CNO's transformational leadership, particularly visibility, accessibility, and communication, is key to achieving and sustaining Magnet® designation.
Enhancing these leadership components can elevate nursing practice and patient care quality.
Strategic communication fosters a culture of excellence within nursing.