NR532 Week 5 Discussion

Moving into a management or leadership position within the unit where you are currently working can present many challenges in your relationships with peers who are now reporting to you. According to Thomas and Osborne-M ...

Moving into a management or leadership position within the unit where you are currently working can present many challenges in your relationships with peers who are now reporting to you. According to Thomas and Osborne-McKenzie (2018), when you transition to leadership it can be seen as going from “one of us” to “one of them”, but good communication and visibility are crucial to help you gain and maintain respect from your team in your new role. I was promoted less than a year ago from staff nurse to clinical manager after having worked side by side with all the people that I am now supervising. Open communication is key, one of the first things I did was to ask everyone what they think is the most important issue to tackle. I continue to ask questions of the staff to get a better grasp of what is important and figure out the issues that really mean something to them. Also, I was very upfront, open and honest about how my relationship would have to change with them and the fact that I could not show favoritism just because we are friends. The issue presented this week is a very difficult one, but family friend or not, as a supervisor you cannot show favoritism. I would first have a private conversation with the employee who has violated the attendance policy and document the conversation in her employee file. During this discussion I would make sure that she has a copy of the attendance policy and understands the steps that I would need to take if this behavior continues. It is of utmost importance that you treat everyone equally when you are in a position of power at work, no matter your relationships outside the workplace. I believe that if you are fair and consistent with everyone you will gain their respect and trust, which will make the transition much less stressful for everyone involved. Thomas, J. L., & Osborne-McKenzie, T. (2018). From Buddy to Boss Transitioning From “One of Us” to “One of Them.” Nurse Leader, 16(5), 315–318. https://doi- org.chamberlainuniversity.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.mnl.2018.07.007 As a nurse leader having the ability to hold others accountable while maintaining professionalism and giving encouragement is a gift. The philosophy and vision of nursing, and the organization’s mission and values, must be embedded in the staff to ensure quality delivery of care (Hedges,2012). The nurse Leader must ensure that there is a clear understanding of policies and procedures. When dealing with an employee with frequent tardiness it is important to first obtain the hospital policy for tardiness. After reviewing it, I would schedule a meeting with the employee. ....................................................CONTINUED.......................................