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Leadership and personality in the nursing profession

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1. A recent study was conducted involving nursing students participating in an 18 month leadership program (Waite & McKinney, 2015).
1a. The students were given a personality test to complete at the start of the program and after its completion.
1b. The most common personality type identified for both pre- and post-test was ESTJ.
1c. This personality type represents individuals who: a) tend to be extroverted, detail-oriented, and people-focused; b) draw logical conclusions; c) are structured and organized in the management of and relation to the environment; and d) work well under stressful conditions.

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What personality types or individual characteristics are associated with effective nurse leaders?

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1. A profession as dynamic and challenging as nursing requires engaging and inspiring leaders
2. One of the greatest challenges currently facing the nursing profession is the development of effective nurse leaders
3. Although managing and leading often go hand in hand, a management position is not required for an individual to lead
4. Leading can and should occur across all levels of the healthcare organization

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2. Nursing leadership was also examined from an ethical perspective, as this represents a large component of the nursing profession.
2a. According to Smith (2017), six "C's" can be used to identify the characteristics that embody the concept of ethical nurse leadership.
2b. These characteristics are: a) courage - speaking out against an issue that does not reflect the individual's values or beliefs; b) competency - promoting, maintaining, and providing quality patient care; c) compassion - considered a fundamental aspect of the nursing profession, and demonstrated through patient advocacy; d) candor - openness and truthfulness in your actions and communication involving others; e) consistency - an unwavering commitment to ethical principles; and f) communication - promote wellness, reduce stress, and prevent burnout by building trust and fostering staff morale.

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Transforming Health Care through Nurse Leadership | Campaign for Action

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Nursing Leadership Styles. Which is your style?