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Journal Entry FourSheryl SteukNUR/587January 13, 2014Dr. Kathy SmithJournal Entry FourMy future nursing role is to maintain my current position in nursing leadership at an acute care inpatient hospital setting. My transformational leadership style allows me to enjoy all the challenges of each day. My leadership skills and techniques are constantly evolving as I continue on my nursing journey. A trusted, well respected, and close mentor is mentoring and assisting me with my leadership skills (Tomey, 2009).My personal and professional weakness is the fear of the unknown in my current nursing director position. It is apparent our hospital is facing large layoffs within the next 30 days. My position as director of inpatient nursing is one that is on the chopping block. Learning this news very recently has put stress on all aspects of my job. My weakness is the inability to continue to face the challenges with a great commitment, passion, and inspiration. My courage is wavering at this point in my position. I have never been faced with such turmoil in my job, and I tend to struggle because of my loyalty and dedication to my patients, families, employees, and stakeholders. I work hard at leading a successful team; however the economic downturn is creating angst with my position. The power of adversity is turning the problems into solutions. I believe trials will make me a better leader; however I live in a community that has limited opportunities for job placement in leadership positions. I will face the upcoming events with great optimism and hope. I believe in my leadership abilities and will continue to grow in my academic advancements obtaining my Master’s in Nursing degree along with achieving my Certified Executive Nursing Practice (CENP) certification after completing graduate school. The most disappointing aspect of being a leader is envisioning a possibility of having to trade off options of priorities in order to stay within the means or budgetary constraints (Shamian, 2005). It is also disappointing when leaders do not listen to colleagues as challenges are presented. I share with my manager team that leadership decisions are not always personal choices, yet in leadership; it is our responsibility to support the strategic plans of the organization whether or not we agree with them. Nursing leaders support and mentor me by using a career map plotting out my career life cycle. This formal exercise assists with my professional direction and goals. The nursing leader shares value, define success, enhance networking, and explain achievements. The professional growth and advancement is role-modeled as I am mentored. When performed correctly, nursing leaders play a vital role in focusing on the best talents for the novice leader within the organization (Tomey, 2009).My mentor is helping me to not take on more work than I can handle. I have tendencies of a Type A personality and set high expectations. I struggle when I do not accomplish all my expectations. I am currently working on addressing conflict sooner and directly. My mentor has taught me I need to collect all information before making any conclusions. She has also instructed me to use the one-day-rule. This is not reacting to any information for 24 hours and sleeping on the decisions, unless the situation requires immediate attention. My mentor has provided many benefits to my personal and professional well-being. The nursing leader role provides feedback, shares information, discusses issues, reviews strategic plans, and supports professional values and standards (Tomey, 2009). ConclusionMy personal and professional weakness is the fear of no longer having my director nursing leadership position. As we are entering the uncertain times for nursing, the future ahead is tentative and not only affecting my professional life but also my personal life. I hope my nursing norms, values, and standards will carry me to a position where I will be able to use and share my nursing knowledge and expertise. My mentors have prepared me for these unknown times with hope and reality. With my faith, knowledge, education, clinical practice, and passion for nursing, I will succeed. ReferencesShamian, S. (2005). Be true to yourself and your values. Nursing Leadership, 18(3). doi:10.12927/cjnl.2005.17613Tomey, A. (2009). Guide to nursing management and leadership (8th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby, Elsevier. ................
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