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Showing the way with gracious leadership.
Maureen Kroning1, Adrienne Carey, Sophie Crawford-Rosso
1Maureen Kroning is the chair of nursing at Rockland Community College and a per-diem nursing supervisor at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, N.Y., where Adrienne D. Carey is the director of patient care services. Sophie Crawford-Rosso is a vice president and hospital administrator at Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, N.Y.
Nursing
|March 21, 2020
Summary
Gracious nurse leaders, similar to servant leaders, focus on relationships to improve patient and organizational outcomes. This article introduces a mnemonic detailing the key attributes of gracious nursing leadership.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Nursing Leadership
- Organizational Psychology
Background:
- Effective leadership is crucial in healthcare for optimal patient care and organizational success.
- Servant leadership principles emphasize prioritizing people, which aligns with achieving positive healthcare outcomes.
- Understanding specific leadership styles, such as gracious leadership, can enhance healthcare team dynamics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define and describe the attributes of a gracious nurse leader.
- To provide a memorable tool (mnemonic) for identifying and cultivating gracious leadership qualities in nursing.
- To highlight the connection between gracious leadership and improved patient and organizational results.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of leadership theories, including servant leadership.
- Development of a mnemonic device to encapsulate the core attributes of gracious nurse leaders.
- Literature review on leadership styles and their impact in healthcare settings.
Main Results:
- A mnemonic is presented that outlines the essential characteristics of gracious nurse leaders.
- The attributes emphasize the dual focus on employee relationships and achieving optimal patient and organizational outcomes.
- Gracious leadership is positioned as a valuable approach within the healthcare sector.
Conclusions:
- Gracious leadership is a distinct and effective style for nurse leaders.
- Implementing gracious leadership principles can positively influence patient care and healthcare organization performance.
- The provided mnemonic serves as a practical guide for developing gracious leadership in nursing practice.
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