MN7185 - Effects of Transformational Leadership in Nursing care
Effects of Transformational Leadership in Nursing Care The term transformational leadership was coined by Downton in 1973. It was conceptualized with four main elements by Bass in 1985. The elements are idealized influence( Trust gained by the leader by serving as a role model), Inspirational motivation ( organization of the path to achieve the visionary mission), Intellectual stimulation ( encouraging the innovation though competency training and current evidence) and Individualized consideration ( Supportive care and positive feedback). In any health care system there is a context of shortage of nurses. The percentage of nurses quitting their job could be as high as 45% in western countries. The leadership practices of the nurse managers have got a direct impact of the nursing workforce development. The transformational leadership practices of nurse managers have a strong correlation on many perspectives like nursing retention, job satisfaction, work-life balanc...