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Leadership is a challenging part of every nursing career. Committing to excellence, leading with integrity, and mastering effective communication are only some of the requirements.
Christy Hennessey, DNP and RNC-OB, has over 20 years of health care experience and is passionate about advocating for the role of nurses everywhere. She will help you prepare for the leadership test and guide you through the different fields of leadership and management, including critical thinking, ethical principles, delegation and interdisciplinary teams.
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Christy Hennessey, DNP, RNC-OB
Capella University
Christy Hennessey, DNP, RNC-OB, is an innovative nursing education leader with over 20 years of health care experience. She is passionate about advocating for the role of nurses everywhere and equipping the nurses of tomorrow to achieve their utmost potential in order to move the profession forward. She currently serves as interim dean of Capella University's School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Christy is a profilic presenter on topics related to nursing, leadership, self-care, and coporate wellness. She earned a DNP from the University of South Alabama and a MSN and BSN from University of Mobile.
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Heart Sounds: Normal and Abnormal
An overview of normal and abnormal heart sounds, such as murmurs and clicks

Basics of Client Education
An overview on ways to have informational client education sessions

Pediatric Throat Disorders
A comparison of pharyngitis, tonsillitis, and strep throat

Medication Safety in Breastfed Infants
An overview on discussing medication safety for breastfed infants

Medications Used to Treat Parkinson’s Disease
Medications used to treat Parkinson's disease: actions, adverse effects, interactions, contraindications

Burns
Burns are a common medical emergency and need to be handled with care.

Medication Administration: Rights and Guidelines
An overview of a client's medication rights and guidelines for administering medication

Parkinson’s Disease
Overview of Parkinson's disease: description, manifestations, risk factors, patient education

Non-behavioral Restraint Usage
An overview on general nursing care for clients in restraints

Caring for a Patient During and After a Generalized Seizure
An overview on nursing care during and after a seizure

Influenza vs Common Cold
Comparison and identifying factors between common community viruses

Comparison Chart of Different Insulins
Chart comparing different insulins, organized by action onset

Malignant Skin Lesions
An overview of the most common types of skin cancers

Myasthenia Gravis
Myasthenia gravis is a rare, chronic autoimmune condition that affects muscles and nerves.

How To Assess An Ostomy Stoma & Surrounding Skin
An overview on ostomy and skin assessment and management

The Thyroid: Function and Disorders
An introduction to one of the most important glands of the body

Hyper- vs Hypoglycemia
A comparison of glucose level differences and presentations

Newborn APGAR Scores and Implications
Overview of an APGAR, including APGAR scoring and what it indicates

Multiple Sclerosis
Overview of multiple sclerosis: definition, diagnosis, symptoms, treatment, medications, and patient education

Liver Cirrhosis
Overview of cirrhosis, an end-stage of liver disease that develops after healthy liver tissue is destroyed and replaced with scar tissue (fibrosis)

Tips for Writing a Great Nursing Note
Great nursing notes are clear, concise, correct, complete, relevant, current, sequential, legible, and secure.

SBAR Report
SBAR: an organized framework for communicating a patient’s situation among interdisciplinary team members

Changing a PICC Dressing
Changing a PICC dressing: steps involved with images of necessary supplies

Comparison Chart of Where Different Central Lines Are Placed
Understand the most common central line placements, PICC vs CVC.

How To Prep A Bag of IV Fluid
An overview of IV fluid preparation and administration

Medical Records—Dos and Don’ts
A straightforward guide for medical records and charting

What Are Reportable Safety Events?
A list of serious or “never events” which must be appropriately reported

Common Nursing Diagnoses
How to develop a nursing diagnosis using the nursing process

Needle Gauges
Knowing when to use the correct needle gauge for medication administration

Delegation: Tasks that the RN Can Safely Delegate
What tasks can the busy nurse safely and legally delegate? Use this sheet to refresh your memory.

Template For Nursing Report
Three steps for giving a successful face-to-face end of shift report

Assessing and Planning Care: Goals, Interventions, and Outcomes
These nursing interventions can help with client care needs

Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Overview of CBC values and types of cells in the blood

Glasgow Coma Scale
The Glasgow Coma Scale is a neurological assessment tool used to determine a patient's motor and verbal responses and their level of consciousness.

Bipolar I vs Bipolar II Comparison
Bipolar I and II and mood states explained

How To Insert an Indwelling Catheter
Master the procedure with this step-by-step guide!

Common Antibiotic Classes and Adverse Reactions
Common antibiotic medications and adverse reactions for the NCLEX®

Administering Blood Transfusions
Your step-by-step guide to administering blood transfusions

Anticholinergic Meds
A list of anticholinergic meds and general synopsis of what anticholinergic meds do and the side effects that they come with.

Side Effects of Corticosteroids
Common side effects of corticosteroids that you should know because they affect so many other systems

Normal Vital Sign Ranges in Pediatrics by Age
Chart showing normal vitals for different pediatric ages

Common Unit Conversions
Overview of the most common unit conversions in clinical practice

Common Abbreviations
Explanation of the common abbreviations used, grouped by type

ABG Interpretation
How to interpret ABGs and the basics of how compensation works

Normal Aging of the Renal System
3 Expected changes the kidneys go through during the natural aging process.

Blood Transfusion Prep
Bring this with you when getting ready to administer a blood transfusion and never forget one of the prep steps again!

COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is one of the most common respiratory conditions. Never forget the signs and symptoms and how it differs from asthma with this cheat sheet!

Respiratory Assessment
No more racking your brain trying to remember how to describe the lung sounds you hear if you have this cheat sheet!

Common Bacteria by Body System
Different bacteria infect different areas of the body. With this cheat sheet you'll have a better idea of what bugs might be infecting your patient!

Stages Of Labor
The four stages of labor and the seven cardinal mechanisms of labor illustrated in one location!

What Do Diuretics Do?
Diuretics, also called water pills, are a some of the most commonly prescribed medications out there. Find out how they work and what you should to know about them.

What Is Croup?
This Croup summary will help you remember the cause, signs and symptoms, treatments and complications of this very common pediatric condition.

Head To Toe Assessment
Never forget which body system you need to examine next with this head to toe assessment summary!

MAOIs
Use this cheat sheet the next time you need to know everything about Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors! Review how MAOIs work, and what to avoid when taking them with this cheat sheet.

Medication Risks
Quickly review the medications that can be harshest on the liver, kidney, and ears so that you can be on the lookout for possible signs of toxicity.

Insert an IV
Make sure you have all the right supplies, and brush up on the steps of IV insertion with this guide.

IV Solutions
Never forget if your fluid is isotonic, hypertonic, or hypotonic again with this cheat sheet! Plus we’ve added some don’t miss facts about each group.

Open a Sterile Kit
Confidently walk into sterile procedures after a quick review with this cheat sheet, detailing the steps to safely opening a sterile kit.

Open a Sterile Package
Assisting with a sterile procedure? This one’s for you!

Put on Sterile Gloves
Never be stuck wondering which side of the glove cuff you can touch again with this cheat sheet available!

Understanding Ratios
Use this the next time you need to draw up a dose of medication but aren’t sure how to calculate how much you need.

Comparison of Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Stroke
Ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke side by side

Cranial Nerves
Overview of the 12 cranial nerves + powerful mnemonics to help remember them

How To Hang An IV Piggyback
Master the procedure with this step-by-step guide!

Common Meds that Lower Blood Pressure
Concise summary table of the most common ways to pharmacologically lower blood pressure that every nurse needs to know

AIDET: How to Introduce Yourself To Your Patient
Introducing yourself to your patient utilizing the AIDET communication framework, which increases patient compliance, enhances patient satisfaction and improves clinical outcomes.

Wet vs Dry Chest Tube Comparison
Understanding the differences in wet and dry chest tube suction

Checklist For Bedside Shift Report
A concise checklist for all your bedshift reporting needs

Pulmonary Embolism: Signs And Symptoms
A primer on pulmonary embolism, a common medical emergency

Fall Risk Factors and Prevention
An overview on falls and practical steps for fall prevention

Growth Stages: Infant–School Age
Physical, cognitive, and psychosocial changes in infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children
FAQs
What is the definition of leadership in nursing and what is its importance?
In nursing leadership describes ability to inspire, influence, and motivate other health care professionals. The goal should be to get the highest possible potential out of the professionals during the collaboration in order to achieve the collective organizational goals. The nurse leader acts as a role model for others and for the health care system.
Clinical and bedside nurses use their leadership skills to provide patient care and to coordinate, lead and support other team members.
What are good leadership skills in nursing?
Nursing clinical leadership includes critical thinking, decision making, action, and advocacy. Nursing leaders should have hard and soft skills to carry out their tasks appropriately. Hard skills include advanced clinical skills and technical knowledge. Soft skills are the social skills needed to communicate and work effectively with colleagues and subordinates. Soft skills are developed during a nursing leader’s career.
How do nurses demonstrate leadership?
The best way to demonstrate leadership is to be proactive. That means react first in a crisis. You should also know how to delegate tasks and respecfully talk to other health care professionals. Also volunteer on a committee demonstrates leadership. Another important component is continuing education in general and in clinical knowledge.
What is nursing management and leadership?
Leadership and management in nursing differ in the role of nursing professionals. Nursing managers are responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of nursing departments and supervising department staff. In detail, nursing management is the process of leading teams and nursing departments to ensure best practices and organization in patient care. In contrast, leaders typically supervise nursing teams and ensure the overall success of the department or hospital as a whole.
Whats included in Lecturio's Leadership (Nursing) course?
The Lecturio leadership course for nurses includes over 50 videos with a total length of over 4 hours. The more than 200 matching quiz questions also help you to consolidate and cement the knowledge you have heard by using Spaced Repetition. In addition, over 100 Qbank questions prepare you for your exams. Lecturio also provides you with a predefined Study Planner so that you know which areas of the leadership still need to be studied. The Learning Paths allow you to see your progress and any gaps in your knowledge.