Description
The management and leadership principles and methods applied in nursing care, such as recognising and rewarding success to motivate nursing staff.
Alternative labels
leadership in nursing care
leadership for nursing
management and leadership principles in nursing
leadership skills in nursing
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Leadership in nursing is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Nurse responsible for general care: Nurses responsible for general care are in charge of promoting and restoring patients` health by providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families. They also supervise assigned team members.
Optional knowledge
Leadership in nursing is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
References
- Leadership in nursing – ESCO