NR 446 Collaborative/ Leadership Study Guide Exam 1 2026

NR 446 Collaborative Leadership Study Guide Exam 1 2026 Decision making - -A complex/cognitive process often defined as choosing a particular course of action (The thought process of selecting a logical choice from the available options) Problem-solving - -Part of the decision-making and is a systematic process that focuses on analyzing a difficult situation (Attempt to identify the root problem in situations) Critical thinking - -Also called reflective thinking, related to evaluation and has a broader scope than decision making and problem solving. "The mental process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information to reach an answer or conclusion. What qualities make a successful decision maker? - -courage: willingness to take risks Sensitivity: Sensitive to a situation and to others. ENERGY: need energy and desire Creativity: Creative thinkers--develop ways to solve problems. What are case studies? - -stories that impact learning, provide more interactive learning experience. What is simulation? - -provides learners opportunities for problem solving that have little to no risk to patients, allows for gaining skill before working directly with acutely ill patients. what is problem-based learning? - -opportunities for individuals to address and learn from authentic problems vicariously, meet in small groups and discuss and analyze real life problems. what is the traditional problem-solving process? - -includes 7 steps, effective but weakness is amount of time for proper implementation. (less effective if there are time constraints). what are the steps in traditional problem-solving process? - --Identify the problem -gather data and analyze causes and consequences of problem -explore alternative solutions -evaluate the alternatives -select the appropriate solution -implement solution NURS 293 NURS 293 -evaluate results what is managerial decision-making modules? - -also called rational decision-making models, created to address the weakness of the traditional process which has 6 steps. what are the steps in managerial decision-making modules? - --determine the decision and desired outcomes (set objectives) -research and identify options -compare and contrast these options and their consequences -make a decision -implement an action plan -evaluate results what is the nursing process? - -theoretical system for problem solving and making decisions, weakness is requiring clearly stated objectives. what are the steps to the nursing process? - -ADPIE assess diagnose plan implement evaluate what would be an individual variation in decision making? - -gender, values, life experiences, individual preference. what are individual decisions? - -those who make decisions alone frequently are not always good because they are not able to understand problems fully or make decisions from analytical and intuitive perspectives. what are organizational decision? - -need for managers and leaders to make quality decisions emphasized. Autocratic/authoritarian leadership - -Strong control over work group Others are directed with commands Decision making does not involve others. productivity is high. found in very large bureaucracies such as the armed forces. Democratic leadership - -promotes autonomy and growth in individual workers; effective when cooperation and coordination between groups is necessary. Less control maintained Others directed by suggestions/guidance Decision making involves others Criticism is constructive NURS 293 NURS 293 Laissez-faire leadership - -appropriate when problems are poorly defined and brainstorming is needed to generate alternative solutions. Permissive with little to no control Provides little to no direction Places emphasis on the group Does not criticize interactional leadership theories: what is reactive? - -focuses on past, crisis driven, frequently abusive to subordinates. interactional leadership theories: what is proactive? - -leader and followers become more future oriented and hold common driving values; management and decision making are more participative. Management - -Process of leading and directing all or part of an organization through the deployment and manipulation of resources. Leadership - -Individuals who are out front, taking risks, attempting to achieve shared goals, challenging status quo and inspiring others to action Transformational leadership - -Identifies common values Is a caretaker Inspires others with vision Empowers others Has long-term vision (More favorable) Transactional leadership - -Focuses on management tasks Is committed Examines causes (Day-to-day operations) Servant leadership - -Put serving others, including employees, customers, and the community, as the number one priority (Promote collaboration, teamwork, and collective activism) what is emotional intelligence? - -ability to perceive, understand and control one's own emotions as well as those of others. what are the 5 components of emotional intelligence? - -self awareness self regulation motivation empathy social skills NURS 293 NURS 293 Authentic/congruent leadership - -Suggest that in order to lead, leaders must be true to themselves and their values and act accordingly (The leaders principles and their conviction to act accordingly that inspire followers) Thought leadership (new idea, product, or way of looking at things) - -which applies to a person who is recognized among his or her peers for innovative ideas and who demonstrates the confidence to promote those ideas. Convince others to think that you're right about your product. Quantum leadership - -Build on transformational leadership and suggest that leaders must work together with subordinates to identify common goals, exploit opportunities, and empower staff to make decisions for organizational Productivity to occur industrial age leadership - -focused primarily on traditional hierarchical management structures, skill acquisition, competition and control. relationship age leadership - -focuses primarily on the relationship between the leader and his or her followers, on discerning common purpose, working together cooperatively, and seeking info rather than wealth. Five rights of delegation - -Right task right circumstance right person right direction/communication right supervision/evaluation Delegation to LPN/LVN - -Chronic cases Stable clients Routine procedures Delegation to UAP - -Routine procedures ADLs Delegation to RN - -Specialty care Severe cases Sterile procedures Assessment Teaching Evaluation IV medication what are ethics - -system of moral principles that guide a persons actions in regard to right and wrong in regard to oneself and society at large. Moral/Ethical dilemma - -Condition/set of circumstances or situations (Forces a decision to be made between 2 undesirable alternatives) NURS 293 NURS 293 how are CLINICAL nursing ethics difference than NURSING MANAGEMENT ethics? - middle-level managers in nursing experienced less ethical dilemmas and more distress than staff nurses, but that administrative dilemmas still causes them significant moral distress. Rights based ethical framework - -Individuals have basic inherent rights that shouldn't be interfered with Duty based ethical franework - -A duty to do/refrain from doing something Intuitionist ethical framework - -Each case is weighed on a case by case basis to determine relative goals, duties, and rights Autonomy - -Freedom of choice/ self-determination Beneficence - -Actions to promote good Nonmaleficence - -Actions to avoid harm Paternalism - -Individual assumes the right to make decisions for someone else Utility - -Good outweighs wants/needs Justice - -Fairness (treat all equal) Veracity - -Obligation to tell the truth Fidelity - -Need to keep promises Confidentiality - -Keep privileged information private ANA Code of Ethics - -A set of principles to guide the individual practitioner (outlines general values, duties, and responsibilities) a nurses primary commitment is to the patient. Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) - -Formed to protect the rights/welfare of research