Cultivating Leadership in Advance Practice Nursing

Leadership Assignment
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Leadership Assignment
Introduction
The role of the APN as a leader has evolved significantly over time. In academic settings, APNs serve as faculty members, shaping the future of nursing through education and research (Peters & Roodbol, 2020). In healthcare settings, they often lead teams, manage patient care, and contribute to policy-making. Their leadership is essential in integrating evidence-based practice into clinical settings, thereby improving patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency.
Leadership Theories
Three formal nursing leadership theories include transformational, situational and servant leadership theories. Transformational Leadership Theory explains that effective leaders inspire and motivate followers to achieve more than they originally intended by raising their level of consciousness about the importance and value of specified and idealized goals. Situational Leadership Theory suggests that leaders must adjust their leadership style based on the readiness and willingness of their followers to complete a task. Servant Leadership Theory emphasizes that the primary goal of a leader is to serve. A Servant Leader focuses on the needs of others, especially team members, before