Capella FPX 4005 Assessment 1

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Capella University

NURS-FPX4005 Nursing Leadership: Focusing on People, Processes, and Organizations

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Collaboration and Leadership Reflection

Leadership is important for a collaborative healthcare environment. As a nurse, I have witnessed how effective leadership can enhance teamwork and improve patient outcomes. In this reflection, I will analyze my interprofessional collaboration experience and compare effective and ineffective leadership styles.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration Experience

During my nursing practice, I collaborated with an interdisciplinary team—including a nurse, physician, dietitian, and social worker—to manage a patient with uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes. Clear communication, shared decision-making, and a patient-centered method led to enhanced outcomes. However, scheduling conflicts and competing priorities delayed key interventions. Reflecting on this experience helped me analyze both strengths and challenges, reinforcing the importance of proactive coordination and effective communication. This reflection fosters growth, allowing me to adapt and lead in interprofessional settings, ensuring more cohesive teamwork and ultimately better patient outcomes.

Effective vs. Ineffective Leadership in Collaboration

Nursing leadership helps in teamwork, accountability, and patient-centered care. A good leader gives clear instructions, delegates properly, encourages subordinates, and makes the working environment pleasant. For instance, an active listener who addresses concerns and distributes tasks fairly is a charge nurse and an efficient and morale-boosting force in the workplace (Saxena, 2020). On the other hand, ineffective leadership results in confusion, low motivation, and poor patient care. If the supervisor is not good at communicating, does not listen to staff’s input, or does not give instructions, it can be stressful and inefficient. The main difference is adaptability, empathy, and commitment to collaboration, which lead to better patient care and team dynamics (Saxena, 2020).

Best-Practice Leadership Strategies

Interdisciplinary team best-practice leadership strategies involve effective communication, collaborative decision-making, and mutual respect. Transformational leadership helps people collaborate by inspiring and motivating the team to achieve common goals (Labrague & Obeidat, 2021). Conflict resolution and listening improve team cohesion, reducing misunderstandings and improving patient outcomes (Jankelová & Zuzana, 2021). Adopting these strategies allows for building a team that can provide high-quality, patient-centric care.

Best-Practice Interdisciplinary Collaboration Strategies

Interdisciplinary collaboration best practice covers open communication strategies, definite roles, and roles, as well as mutual respect among team members. Having regular team meetings helps establish a shared sense of decision-making and alignment in patient care goals (Lyng et al., 2022). Evidence-based tools such as SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) help in reducing communication errors (Adam et al., 2022). Building a psychology of safety encourages team members to present suggestions without fear of judgment. These strategies improve teamwork, patient outcomes, and health professionals’ job satisfaction.

Developing Leadership Style

A transformational leadership style supports best-practice strategies for developing motivation, collaboration, and innovation in interdisciplinary teams. Active participation in the team and leading by example with strong communication and ethical decision-making can be achieved. For example, taking leadership training workshops, seeking mentorship, and practicing active listening can enable one to inspire and lead others. A nurse can be more engaged by embracing transformational leadership, resulting in a high-performing, positive team focusing on patient-centered care and continuous improvement (Labrague & Obeidat, 2021).

Conclusion

Reflecting on my interdisciplinary collaboration experience has reinforced the importance of transformational leadership in healthcare. Nurses can drive meaningful change and improve patient outcomes by inspiring and empowering team members. Developing my leadership skills will allow me to contribute more effectively to patient-focused care.

References

Adam, M. H., Ali, H. A., Koko, A., Ibrahim, M. F., Omar, R. S., Mahmoud, D. S., Mohammed, S. O. A., Ahmed, R. A., Habib, K. R., & Ali, D. Y. (2022). The use of the Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation (SBAR) form as a tool for handoff communication in the pediatrics department in a Sudanese teaching hospital. Cureus, 14(11). https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.31998

Jankelová, N., & Zuzana, J. (2021). Communication skills and transformational leadership style of first-line nurse managers in relation to job satisfaction of nurses and moderators of this relationship. Healthcare, 9(3), 346. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare9030346

Labrague, L. J., & Obeidat, A. A. (2021). Transformational leadership as a mediator between work-family conflict, nurse‐reported patient safety outcomes, and job engagement. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 54(4), 493–500. https://doi.org/10.1111/jnu.12756

Capella FPX 4005 Assessment 1

Lyng, H. B., Macrae, C., Guise, V., Driftland, C., Fagerdal, B., Schibevaag, L., & Wiig, S. (2022). Capacities for resilience in healthcare; A qualitative study across different healthcare contexts. Biomed Central Health Services Research, 22(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-022-07887-6

Saxena, A. (2020). Challenges and success strategies for dyad leadership model in healthcare. Healthcare Management Forum, 34(3). https://doi.org/10.1177/0840470420961522