Professional Documents
Culture Documents
The unit is already receiving a lot of negative feedbacks from the patients and folks. The
staff is nearing burnout, there are high levels of absenteeism, staff morale is low and they
are losing the tender, loving care they should include in their everyday tasks.
Your unit manager called for a meeting before the shift and laid out the problems that the
unit is facing. Since she can see the state of her staff, I know you are all nearing burnout,
and you must be really demotivated. We have to rise above this situation, so I called upon
you to help me and our unit to gain back our optimism. Do you any ideas on how we can
overcome our state? team members were able to vent out their frustrations and give
suggestions on how they can regain their motivations back. The unit manager chose the
best option that they had and arranged for it to be implemented. In no time at all, the team is
back on their feet with an extra swing to their walk.
This is the perfect demonstration of how a democratic leader moves around her unit. They
always include team members in their decision-making and as a result, the members are
always motivated and satisfied with their job. This kind of preceptor is encouraging creativity,
and her subordinates are very engaged in their tasks. However, this is not ideal for
emergency situations when you need a quick decision.
These mentors are supportive and are approachable, but they dont want to get involved
with your responsibilities. This can inspire a high level of satisfaction, but if the team
members lack the skill and the knowledge, it could be damaging to the whole group. Also, if
the nurse doesnt have effective time management skills, they would have a difficult time in
achieving their goals.
The hospital you are working in is undergoing a change in the administrative management.
The administrative officials and the board of directors are arranging a new set of protocols
and rules and regulations for the hospital, and many procedures are undergoing transition.
Your unit manager asked all of you to adhere to the new rules and regulations, however
inconvenient they are, since all of you are used to the old ways. I know we are all used to
the rules and regulations that were laid to us when we first entered this institution. But now
that they have been innovated, we must adhere to what our policies and procedures dictate.
I will never tolerate any breaking of the rules; sanctions would be immediately processed for
those who would do so, the unit manager told her team members.
This kind of preceptor is a strict follower of the rules; they want the policies to be followed
strictly and precisely. They always brief their team members on the importance of following
the rules and regulations and are quick to punish those who break them. This is a
bureaucratic way of handling a team and very effective for members who perform routine
tasks.
Today is your first day on your new job as a nurse at a medical facility. Your nurse preceptor
oriented you, and you noticed how she interacted with the team. She calls the attention of a
team member who is always absent, and you heard her talking to the nurse, I noticed that
your absences have increased lately. I understand that you are going through rough patches
in your life, but your job and your career could be your stepping stone in solving your
problems. You must endeavor to deliver the best performance you can give, and always
remember that we are always behind your back every step of the way.
This is the kind of preceptor that every nurse wants to have. The type of nurse preceptor
who is humble, emphatic, and inspiring. This nurse preceptor uses a transformational
leadership style. They expect the best from their team members and are highly
approachable. They also teach the team to be accountable for their actions and exhibits
good conflict resolution skills. This is probably the most effective style to use in handling a
team. But this style should always fit every situation the team is under; otherwise, it would
be less effective and would have less impact on the productivity of the team.
We always need to undergo a time where we should be guided so we could achieve the
optimum performance expected from us. We would encounter all sorts of managers and
leaders, and always remember to act with reason when dealing with every person. We
may like or dislike them, yet it is never a reason to disrespect and undermine their attitude.
They know what is ultimately good for the entire unit, and for now, we should be safely
ensconced under their wings until we learn how to fly high without them.