A Reading on

NURSE AS A LEADER

In Partial Fulfillment of the

Requirements in NCM 219-RLE

PRACTICING CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR ROTATION

Submitted to:
BEVAN B. BALBUENA, RN, MN
Clinical Instructor

Submitted by:
RAIJENNE C. VERSOLA, StN
BSN 4G – Group 1

August 26, 2023

Title: Nurse Leader Competencies: Today and Tomorrow
Bibliography: Morse, V., & Warshawsky, N. (2021). Nurse Leader Competencies.
Nursing Administration Quarterly, 45(1), 65–70.
https://doi.org/10.1097/naq.0000000000000453

Summary:
The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated nurse leaders to
cultivate novel leadership abilities to effectively manage the prevailing and forthcoming
difficulties within the nursing and healthcare milieu. The COVID-19 epidemic has
brought attention to the healthcare requirements and overall welfare of nurses. In
response, the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) and the
Association for Leadership Science in Nursing (ALSN) have offered valuable
perspectives on the essential skills and abilities necessary in this context.

The ongoing global pandemic has resulted in heightened intricacy and unequal
death rates across communities experiencing health inequalities, hence emphasizing
the utmost importance for nurse leaders to adjust and navigate within this novel context
effectively. In 2019, the National Academy of Medicine commenced an undertaking to
formulate a forward-looking framework for the nursing profession from 2020 to 2030 to
address forthcoming healthcare and social welfare challenges. The AONL Nurse
Executive Competencies, a model of competencies for nurse executive practice, have
undergone modifications throughout time to adapt to the changing trends in nurse
executive practice proactively.

The ongoing epidemic has provided valuable insights into the limitations of
conventional disaster response and recovery approaches. Unlike typical disasters, the
pandemic has demonstrated a prolonged and fluctuating impact. Nursing leaders are
required to expeditiously develop the ability to address the epidemic by implementing
action plans to augment bed capacity and ensure the appropriate.

Allocation of staff and resources. The conventional incident command approach

may need to be revised in addressing the challenges posed by the pandemic, given its
potential to fluctuate in intensity over an indefinite period.

The importance of nursing leaders possessing informatics knowledge has grown

significantly in recent years due to the use of electronic health information systems in
healthcare organizations, which aim to facilitate nurses' work. Collaborative endeavors
with the International Medical Informatics Association and the American Nurses
Association have reduced the establishment of competencies for nurse leaders. The
COVID-19 pandemic has expedited the utilization of telemedicine, necessitating nurse
leaders to enhance their technological proficiencies, encompassing artificial intelligence
and virtual reality, which is crucial for facilitating the integration of innovative practices
that enhance both patient care and professional approach while concurrently managing
considerations of quality and budget allocation.
 The need for ethical leadership is paramount within the present healthcare
environment, characterized by the allocation of limited care and resources, as well as
discrepancies in results that are influenced by racial factors. Proficiency in
understanding social determinants of health and population health is crucial in shaping
a novel paradigm for healthcare. In order to drive organizational transformation, nurse
leaders must possess a comprehensive understanding of big data, enabling them to
effectively create business information, assess the quality and origins of data, and
cultivate expertise in translational and implementation science. In the context of the
post-COVID-19 era, nurse leaders are presented with a unique prospect to assess
existing norms and investigate novel avenues for the involvement of nursing leaders in
the re-evaluation of technology utilization, enhancement of care accessibility, and the
reconceptualization of healthcare practices.

Reaction: I do agree with the assertions made in the essay. The proposed five
categories of nurse leader skills are complete and pertinent to the requirements of nurse
leaders today. I also agree with the article's focus on the need for lifelong learning and
the continual pursuit of professional improvement. The dynamic nature of the healthcare
landscape necessitates nurse leaders to engage in continuous learning and adaptability
to achieve success. Upon perusing this paper, I have realized that nurse leaders have a
crucial position within the healthcare system. The nurse leaders should be responsible
for delivering superior quality treatment, championing the interests of patients and
nurses, and overseeing a healthcare institution's fiscal and operational dimensions.

The paper could enhance awareness regarding the significance of nurse

leadership. Nevertheless, the statement implies that nurse leaders must possess all the
qualities enumerated in the article. This scenario may present challenges and
demotivation for nurse leaders who need more requisite competencies. The paper
further emphasizes the significance of nurse leadership in providing high-quality
healthcare. The proposition posits that nurse leaders must possess the capacity for
strategic thinking, problem-solving, and change management.