Personal Leadership Philosophy: Selected Theory and Its Application in MSN Role
Servant leadership is a theory of particular value to me and most closely corresponds to my personal philosophy and leadership stance. I believe that, especially in the profession of a nurse, it is essential to have an idea of what a person is working for. Servant leadership, as Greenleaf noted, consists of the phenomenon when followers of this approach “achieve results for their organizations by attending to the needs of those they serve” (Sherman, 2019, p. 86). Thus, in my future MSN role, this concept can be effectively used to spread awareness about the shared mission of medical professionals.
Current and Future Leadership Roles in Advanced Nursing Practice
Currently, I am a medical-surgical nurse (MSN), and my responsibilities include taking care of patients before and after surgical interventions. Hence, this can be considered my formal role in the workplace. Regarding the informal role, I can interact with the team quite effectively and make joint decisions when solving some issues. I strive to become a nurse educator; therefore, in my area of advanced nursing practice, I will perform the role of a knowledge provider from a formal point of view. Informal leadership in this context can also be seen as collaboration with other healthcare providers to create policies to improve medical education.
Implications of Leadership in Future MSN Role
In my future MSN role, one of the implications of servant leadership for individuals may be a significant improvement in the services provided. This will happen by creating awareness about the value of creating positive contributions and experiences for patients. Moreover, the teams, organizations, and communities affected by this approach will also experience positive dynamics. I believe that servant leadership can create a more favorable environment for them, in which communication between employees and society will be established to promote equality and accessibility (Davis, n.d.). Therefore, I believe that servant leadership will provide an opportunity for me to achieve these goals in my practice.
References
Davis, R. (n.d.). NR504 W1- Values of leadership. Kaltura. Web.
Sherman, R. O. (2019). The case for servant leadership. Nurse Leader, 17(2), 86-87. Web.