Leadership Styles in Nursing

Abstract

Recent developments in the field of management-organization and organiza- tional behavior and new concepts have also led to the emergence of new leadership styles in leadership. Leadership in health services is important for following innova- tions and adapting to current situations. Nurses working together with other health personnel in hospitals providing health services constitute an important group in leadership. Nursing, which is a key force for patient safety and safe care, is a human- centered profession, and therefore leadership is a key skill for nurses at all levels. The leadership styles of nurse managers are believed to be an important determi- nant of job satisfaction and persistence of nurses. The need for nurses with leader- ship skills and the need for nurses to develop their leadership skills are increasing day by day. There are several leadership styles defined in nursing literature. These leadership styles are examined under the titles of relational leadership style, transformational leadership, resonant leadership, emotional intelligence leadership, and participatory leadership. The task-focused leadership style is explored under the headings of transactional and autocratic leadership, laissez-faire leadership, and instrumental leadership.