Leadership and management discussion responds.

Please read the peers discussions and respond to them APA format with reference

Discussion 1

Conflict is defined here as a clash or struggle that occurs when a
real or perceived threat
or difference exists in the desires,
thoughts, attitudes, feelings, or behaviors of two or more
parties (Deutsch, 1973). It exists as a tension or
struggle
arising from mutually exclusive or opposing actions,
thoughts, opinions, or feelings. Conflict can be internal or
external to an individual or
group. It can be positive as well as
negative (Huber, 2014)

This actually happen in our unit; there was a new nurse manager
that would like to reorganize the whole unit. She brush off a lot
of employees, both nurses and senior technicians because of her
different ways, to the point that a group of employees decided to
organized signed petition against the new manager and to be
submitted to HR.

I did not signed the petition and explained to the other staff
that it’s not fair to do it because it was less than 6
months that she was in power. I was able to convince the majority
that we have to give her that “honeymoon” stage at least
before we do a something that would put a wedge to our
relationship. There was a heated argument between me and the
leader that wants to petition the new manager. I told her that if
transition period fails “I would be the first one to sign
the petition paper and personally hand the new manager our signed
petition”; logic prevails and the signed petition did not
push through.

After 6 months we have learned to live with each other’s
personality and the new manager also mellowed downed, she turned
out to be a good manager and was promoted again to upper
management. She heard about the action that I did and
appreciates it by maintaining a good open relationship to me and
to the whole staff.

Reference:

Huber, D. (2014). Leadership and Nursing Care Management, 5th
Edition. [Pageburstl]. Retrieved from https://pageburstls.elsevier.com/#/books/978145574…

Discussion 2

A role of a leader includes the ability to think and identify
problems critically (Huber, 2014). In this situation, the new director
decided to proceed with an action without having asked the rest of the
employees. This can cause issues as not everyone agrees with the new
plan. This disagreement can lead to arguments within the workplace and
disrupt the peace. The best way to go about this is to do what should
have been done in the first place and communicate with one another.
The leader should communicate openly with the rest of the team and
receive some of their input. One of the roles of a leader includes
using effective communication to “disarm conflict” (Huber,
2014, p. 4). When the concerns are brought up, the nurse leader can
incorporate their ideas and formulate a plan to bring up to the
director. When a clear plan is in place, negotiations can occur.

Other factors that can lead to conflict include the nurses leaving
the job and looking for a new one, due to poor communication and
decision making. If this issue occurs, the nurse leader will have to
set up a meeting with the director. In this meeting, the leader can
bring up the issue and discuss ways that the problem can be resolved.
The leader will have to advocate for the workers and mention to the
director that ultimately, the nurses will be doing the work and
whatever changes are made, will affect them. Another thing, because
the department was organized without any input from the workers, this
new setting can cause a lot of confusion and create the workplace to
be chaotic or slower than usual as the workers try to adapt. One way
to resolve this is to ask the workers about their concerns, and if one
of them involves the reorganization of the unit, then the leader can
come up with a strategy to incorporate a quick tour of the new unit.

Reference

Huber, D. (2014). Leadership and Management Principles. Leadership
and Nursing Care Management, 5th Edition. [Pageburstl]. Retrieved from https://pageburstls.elsevier.com/#/books/978145574…

Discussion 3

In a situation where the department makes changes that employees
don’t agree with or have negative perceptions of it, it’s
essential for leaders and managers to find a solution to this
conflict. Conflict occurs when differences exist in understanding or
thoughts of a particular situation between two or more parties (Huber,
2013). When it involves multiple individuals within a group, this
conflict is called intragroup conflict (Huber, 2013). This involves
the differing point of views of members of a group or subgroups in a
particular goal, function or change in policy. The conflict also has
constructive and destructive effects. As for constructive, it can
improve decision quality, stimulate creativity, encourage interest,
and fosters change. On the other hand, it can also constrict
communication, decrease cohesiveness, and hinder performance in a work environment.

In this particular scenario, it’s essential to conduct an assessment
of levels and sources of the conflict, which means construction of
strategies will depend on if the level of the conflict is high or low
(Huber, 2013). Given the scenario and how resentful the nurses feel
about the change within the department, we can easily categorize this
as a high-level conflict. Next will be to identify the boundaries of
the conflict; as such finding areas of agreement and disagreement. By
doing so, the organization can find common ground to build upon when
discussing the benefits of the change. This will also enable the
organization to understand the factors that limit the possibilities of
managing the conflict constructively. Once the organization has gained
the trust of its employees, it should create an environment where the
individuals involved are able to express ideas, feeling, and attitudes
freely. By doing so, the organization is implementing a
problem-solving strategy where all involved parties can mutually agree
to a solution to the conflict.

References:

Huber, D. (2013). Leadership and Nursing Care Management,
5th Edition [VitalSource Bookshelf version]. Retrieved
from https://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/books/9781455740…

Discussion 4

Networking is very important in dialysis. The dialysis
community very small that is why “everybody knows things
about everybody in our community” you can’t keep any
secrets in our field. . Even if you came from a different county
there will be some one that would easily get your background, if
you are a team player or a slacker. I use these networking to my
advantage by asking around first if the manager is good and if
the company has a good working environment even before I apply to
a particular job opening

Networking too comes in handy when you are being recommended
for the job. Sometimes the manager herself is the one that
“pirates” the worker from another company because of networking.

Identify two affiliations or a situation in which you have
networked for the health of a population or your community.

As a Certified Dialysis Nurse my professional affiliation is
American Nephrology Nurses Association. I am also a member of my
School’s Alumni Association. There are times that they
sponsor free clinics in our community specially providing
flu vaccine to the elderly. The School Alumni Association is very
active in it and as a nurse I sometimes go with them. The
professional affiliation offer discounts to some health
symposiums and I also sometimes avail of it when I have the time.

Discussion 5

Nursing affiliations and networking are essential for nurse leaders
because they can receive extra help when needed. Networking will help
in my career future because it will remind me that nursing takes a
team effort. When others can offer their support and opinions, it can
make the task less daunting. Networking helps nurses to get involved
and to become engaged (ANA, 2015). Nurses get to meet like-minded
people (ANA, 2015).

In the field of nursing, this connection is vital as it can
also serve as a way to de-stress. These individuals have probably gone
through the same thing and have advice for these kinds of problems. By
joining affiliations and networking, the nurse will expand their
knowledge and learn from others. Furthermore, networking can also
result in career advancements (ANA, 2015).

An example of a situation where I networked for the health of a
population in my community took place in nursing school. During my
psych rotation, we decided to make “care-packages” for the
homeless, by filling backpacks up with life-necessities such as
toothbrushes, gloves, socks, etc. During this time, we networked and
asked individuals in our community such as church families and close
relatives and friends, for donations. We also affiliated with a
homeless shelter in a nearby city. This shelter let us know what day
would work best, and we made it work. We worked together and took
advantage of this connection that we had to improve the lives of
others in our communities.

Reference

American Nurses Association [ANA]. (2015). Professional Networking
for Nurses. Retrieved from https://www.nursingworld.org/resources/individual/…

Discussion 6

Professional affiliation and networking’s of organizations help
improve patient care and implement a support system for nursing
leaders nationwide. There are a variety of benefits related
networking; it initially provides members the opportunity to gain an
education on methods of becoming vocal about the nursing practice
while making new connections with other healthcare members (ANA,
2015). Networking also allows for nurses to exchange knowledge and
spark discussions about a specialty or general practice. It provides
the framework to connect with like-minded nurses within the
organization and help innovate ideas. I believe that information
is knowledge and knowledge is the key to growth, and networking allows
members to obtain both. It grants opportunities, resources to updated
evidence-based practices and access to other mentorship for guidance
and support. Other significant benefits are related to the increased
ability to network with their peers and become an active member of the organization.

The Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurse (AMSN) is a dedicated
specialty organization that I’m a member of. It provides me with a
support system and has an active community of 11,000
medical-surgical nurses. The purpose of the organization is to
motivate and empower nurses to become leaders in their professional
environment (AMSN, 2016). AMSN hub, for instance, is a networking
resource I often use to communicate and connect with nurses
nationwide. It is designed as a platform for nurses to connect through
discussion of topics related to the Medical-surgical practice. It
allows nurses to network and collaborates with other fellow
professionals on the most current issues, findings and visions of the
practice (AMSN, 2016). Because of this of networking platform,
I’m able to broaden my understanding of the Medical-surgical
specialty and improve patient care. I used this network to gain access
to new information about the specialty and share ideas to my team to
improve the work environment.

References:

Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses [AMSN]. (2016) About the AMSN
Hub. Retrieved from website: https://www.amsn.org/membership/amsn-hub/about-ams…

American Nurses Association [ANA]. (2015). Professional Networking
for Nurses. Retrieved from website:
http://nursingworld.org/Professional Networking-for-Nurses

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