Nursing Student to Nursing Leader

by Andersen, Carol A. Fetters

• ISBN13: 9780766802551
• ISBN10: 0766802558
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-04-02
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

This collection of essays written by powerful and influential nurse leaders explores twenty-one different paths toward nursing leadership. The essays are organized around the foundational stepping stones in the critical path of nursing leadership--education, practice, professional involvement, mentoring, and networking. In addition, the expanding role of technology in the nursing profession is explored in a complete chapter devoted to informatics and the Internet. This text is useful for both the new nurse just beginning a career as well as the practicing nurse seeking to take on more of a leadership role in the profession. This eclectic collection of stories offers twenty-one different perspectives that provoke thought, stir critical thinking, and provoke action. Your path to leadership will be your own unique journey.

Table of Contents

Dedication	v	(1)
Contributors	vi	(11)
Preface	xvii	(1)
Acknowledgments	xviii	(2)
Foreword	xx
RADM Carolyn Beth Mazzella, RN
A NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR: The Stepping Stones--From Nursing Student to Nursing Leader	1	(1)
INTRODUCTION: PART I The Critical Path to Leadership Development--The Student's Perspective	2	(14)
Carol A. Andersen, BSN, RN
Our Journey Begins	4	(1)
Health Care Reform	5	(1)
The Critical Path to Leadership Development	6	(4)
Establishing Nursing's Vision	10	(1)
Utilizing the Critical Path	11	(1)
Meeting the Demands of Change	11	(5)
PART 2 Life Review of an ANA President--The Path of Leadership	16	(17)
Lucille A. Joel, RN, EdD, FAAN
Those First Hesitant Steps Towards Leading	17	(3)
The Building Years	20	(1)
Invisibility to Visibility and Back Again	21	(6)
New and Different Ways to Serve	27	(2)
A Retrospective on Leadership	29	(4)
UNIT 1 The Stepping Stone of Education	33	(74)
Chapter 1 The Nature of Nursing--Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow	34	(12)
Mary P. Tarbox, EdD, RN
A Sense of Place and Time	36	(1)
The Patterns of Nursing History	37	(3)
Foundations of Current Theory and Research in Nursing	40	(6)
Chapter 2 Nursing Education--The Vision and Milestones	46	(18)
M. Louise Fitzpatrick, EdD, RN, FAAN
The Emergence of Nursing as a Profession	47	(1)
Education: The Key to Progress in Nursing	48	(1)
The Roots of Nursing Education in America	48	(1)
The Vision of Early Leaders	49	(1)
Concerns for Quality in Nursing Education	49	(1)
The Emergence of Nursing Organizations: Catalyst for Reform	49	(1)
Developmental Milestones in Nursing Education	50	(1)
Collegiate Education for Nursing	51	(1)
A Model for Basic Collegiate Nursing Education	52	(1)
A Maturing Profession	53	(1)
Associate Degree Education: A Consequence of World War II	54	(1)
Nursing for the Future: The Brown Report	55	(1)
Focus on Students: National Student Nurses' Association	56	(1)
Proliferation of Collegiate Programs for Nursing	56	(1)
The Division of Nursing: Nurse Training Act	56	(1)
Advanced Education	57	(1)
The Nurse Practitioner Movement	58	(1)
Forging the Future	59	(1)
The ANA Position Paper of 1965: Revolution and Evolution	59	(1)
Doctoral Education and Research Development	60	(4)
Chapter 3 Nursing Research--Impact on Education and Practice: The Challenges and the Potential	64	(12)
Geraldene Felton, EdD, RN, FAAN
American Higher Education	66	(1)
Scholarship in Nursing	67	(3)
Nursing Science	70	(6)
Chapter 4 Planting Seeds of Accountability	76	(10)
Ellen M. Strachota, RN, PhD
Learning Accountability	78	(1)
Theoretical Base	78	(1)
Ethical Practice	79	(1)
Standards	80	(1)
Board of Nursing	81	(1)
Continuing Education	82	(4)
Chapter 5 The Role of Faculty in Developing Leadership in Students	86	(21)
Carol Toussie Weingarten, PhD, RN
Ways Faculty Can Help Students Develop as Leaders	88	(1)
Professional Involvement for Faculty	89	(1)
A Role Model for Leadership--One Nurse's Example	89	(1)
Faculty Advisors	89	(2)
Strategies to Develop Leadership in Classroom Settings	91	(1)
Development of Leadership in Clinical Courses	92	(1)
Leadership Development through Interdisciplinary Collaboration	92	(1)
Utilizing Clinical Experiences as Leadership Development Opportunities	93	(2)
Promoting Leadership in a Student Nurses' Association	95	(3)
The SNA Chapter	98	(4)
Changing Faculty Perceptions	102	(1)
Leadership Development and SNA Support by the Dean or Program Director	103	(1)
Supporting a New Advisor in Leadership Development	104	(3)
UNIT 2 The Stepping Stone of Nursing Practice	107	(54)
Chapter 6 Developing Leadership as a Staff Nurse	108	(12)
Mary E. Foley, RN, MS
Origins of Involvement	109	(4)
Staff Nurse Caucus	113	(1)
Direct Care Nurses and the Associations	114	(2)
What the Nursing Associations Provide the Staff Nurse	116	(4)
Chapter 7 Nursing's Role and Outcomes in Practice and Advanced Practice	120	(8)
Michael L. Evans, PhD, RN, CNAA, FACHE
Historical Perspective	121	(1)
Health Care Initiatives to Reduce Cost	122	(1)
Discussion	122	(1)
Advanced Practice Nurses	123	(5)
Chapter 8 Interdisciplinary Socialization	128	(10)
Pamela F. Cipriano, PhD, FAAN
Student Socialization	129	(1)
Teamwork	130	(1)
A Common Purpose and Goals	131	(1)
Socialization Process	132	(2)
Measuring Success	134	(1)
Intradisciplinary Nursing Relationships	134	(1)
Hints for Leadership Development	135	(3)
Chapter 9 Workplace Advocacy, Shared Governance, and Collective Bargaining: Rights and Opportunity	138	(23)
Tim Porter-O'Grady, EdD, PhD, FAAN
Workplace Advocacy	140	(3)
Shared Governance	143	(2)
Patient Advocacy	145	(1)
Nurses and Collective Bargaining	146	(2)
Elements of Labor Law	148	(2)
Union Representation	150	(1)
The Collective Bargaining Agreement Contract	151	(2)
Turning the Page--A Time of Change for Unions	153	(8)
UNIT 3 The Stepping Stone of Professional Nursing Involvement	161	(30)
Chapter 10 Nursing--The Need for a Collective Identity	162	(10)
Carol A. Andersen, BSN, RN
The Early Days of Nursing's Collective Identity	164	(1)
Associations of American Nurses	164	(1)
Getting Licensure Laws Passed	165	(1)
Public Health Nursing	165	(1)
Meeting Diversity Needs	166	(1)
Movement Towards a Code of Ethics	167	(1)
Moving Towards a Unified Voice	167	(1)
Understanding What Nursing Looks Like	168	(1)
Broadening Nursing's Voice--The International Council of Nurses	168	(4)
Chapter 11 NSNA--The March Along the Critical Path Begins Here	172	(10)
Diane J. Mancino, EdD, RN, CAE
NSNA: A Practicum for Leadership Begins	174	(1)
The Student Association Has Courage to Stand Independently	174	(1)
The Challenges of Preparing Future Leaders	174	(2)
Optimizing Leadership through Effective Group Process	176	(1)
Nursing's Early Principles Continue--Holism and Ethics	177	(1)
The Importance of Self-Care as a Leader	178	(4)
Chapter 12 Political Action for Nurses--The Vision, the Path, and the Roles	182	(9)
Virginia Trotter Betts, MSN, JD, RN, FAAN
Nurses and Political Action: Why?	183	(1)
Health Care Policy	184	(1)
Health Professions Policy	185	(1)
The Path to Political Action	186	(1)
Professional Organization Membership	186	(1)
An Historic Moment	187	(1)
Nurses' Political Roles	188	(3)
UNIT 4 The Stepping Stones of Mentoring and Networking	191	(48)
Chapter 13 Mentoring and Networking--The Student's Perspective	192	(8)
Carol A. Andersen, BSN, RN
Understanding the Mentor-Protege Relationship	194	(1)
Assessing Your Strengths and Weaknesses	194	(2)
Look at Your Networking Potential--A Key to Acquiring a Mentor	196	(1)
Goals for Finding and Acquiring a Mentor	197	(3)
Chapter 14 Mentoring--The Nursing Leader and Mentor's Perspective	200	(12)
Connie Vance, EdD, RN, FAAN
The Leader's Role as Mentor	202	(2)
The Mentor Relationship	204	(1)
Benefits of the Mentor Relationship	205	(1)
Mentoring for the Future	206	(6)
Chapter 15 Nursing as a Launching Pad for Other Options--One Nurse's Story	212	(16)
Mary Mallison, BSN, RN
My Story Begins	213	(1)
My Nursing Education	214	(2)
My First Mentor	216	(1)
A Move to New York and Community Health	217	(1)
My First Role with the American Journal of Nursing (AJN)	218	(1)
A Lunch Meeting with George Mallison	219	(1)
A Move to Atlanta and Back to Staff Nursing	220	(1)
My Entrance into Nursing Management	220	(1)
Editor of the Fifth District Newsletter	221	(1)
Exploring the Mentor-Protege Relationship	222	(1)
Another Role at AJN	223	(2)
My Return to Atlanta and the Georgia Nurses Association	225	(3)
Chapter 16 Nursing as a Launching Pad for Other Options--A Variety of Nurses' Paths to Important Roles	228	(11)
Carole A. Anderson, PhD, RN, FAAN
Geraldine Polly Bednash, PhD, RN, FAAN
Nursing Practice: A Broad Definition	231	(1)
Education as a Means to Expanded Clinical Practice Options	232	(1)
Nursing Expertise as Entree for Other Roles	233	(1)
Associations and Organizations as a Means to New Options	234	(1)
The Authors' Experiences	235	(4)
UNIT 5 Empowerment for Your Path to Leadership Development	239	(86)
Chapter 17 Informatics Literacy--A Key Tool for Empowerment in the Twenty-First Century	240	(16)
Connie White Delaney, PhD, RN
Information Technologies within the Human and Social Context	242	(1)
Emergence of Nursing Informatics	243	(1)
The Power of Nursing Informatics to Serve Nursing Practice	244	(1)
Efforts Toward Nursing's Visibility in Computerized Databases	245	(3)
Strategies to Increase Your Involvement in Nursing Informatics	248	(1)
A Vision for the Future	249	(7)
Chapter 18 Nursing Challenges, Roles, and Opportunities in a World Wide Web Environment	256	(16)
Florence L. Huey, RN, MA
Expanding Roles: Examples of Nurses on the Net	258	(2)
Nurse Pioneers/Explorers on the Net	260	(1)
Nuts and Bolts of Networking	261	(2)
E-Mail Essentials	263	(3)
Finding Your Way on the Web: Searching	266	(6)
Chapter 19 The Privilege and Challenge of Entering the Profession in Today's World	272	(18)
Sharon A. Brigner, BSN, RN
Background	274	(2)
Benefits from Organizational Involvement	276	(2)
Benefits of Work Experience	278	(1)
Enhancing Marketability	279	(3)
Job-Seeking Experience	282	(1)
Make a List	282	(1)
The Next Step	283	(4)
Preparing for Licensure	287	(3)
Chapter 20 Career Mapping: Visioning Your Future	290	(13)
Beverly L. Malone, PhD, RN, FAAN
Values	292	(1)
Importance	292	(1)
Visioning	293	(2)
Trends	295	(1)
Certification	295	(1)
Networking	296	(1)
Mentoring	297	(1)
From Here to There: A President's Perspective	297	(3)
Values Exercise List	300	(3)
CONCLUSION: The Stepping Stones--From Nursing Student to Nursing Leader and Beyond	303	(1)
PART 1 This Is Where the Change Begins	304	(12)
Carol A. Andersen, BSN, RN
The Framework for Your Path	305	(1)
Understanding the Impact of Nursing Education on Leadership	306	(1)
Sharing Experiences--A Way to Expand Your Vision	307	(1)
Understanding the Impact of Practice and Experiences on Leadership Development	307	(2)
Understanding the Impact of Managed Care: A Leadership Opportunity?	309	(2)
How to Begin Your Leadership Development	311	(1)
Nursing Leadership's Future and You	311	(5)
PART 2 Following Your Path to Leadership Development--The Vision of a Leader Who Served as President of the National League for Nursing and Sigma Theta Tau International	316	(9)
Sister Rosemary Donley, RN, PhD, FAAN
What Is a Good Nurse?	318	(2)
My Educational Path	320	(1)
The Influence of Professional Nursing Involvement	321	(1)
Sigma Theta Tau a Moral Decision for Excellence	321	(1)
Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Fellow	322	(1)
The Catholic University of America	323	(1)
Leadership Roles in the National League for Nursing	323	(2)
APPENDIX A: Nursing's Agenda for Health Care Reform	325	(16)
APPENDIX B: Every Patient Deserves a Nurse	341	(4)
APPENDIX C: Nursing Bookmarks for the Internet	345	(5)
APPENDIX D: Strategic Planning	350	(5)
APPENDIX E: Nursing Facts: RN Numbers and Demographics	355