Week 6 discussion
Week 6: Power and the Image of Nursing
Bring to mind a nurse whose words, behaviors, or reputation convey
power. What is it about this individual that suggests power? How does your
perception of this person relate to your view of yourself as a nurse leader and
the image you associate with nursing?
This week addresses the concept of power. Through reflection,
you examine types and sources of power as well as opportunities for expanding
one’s own power base. In addition, you continue to work on your group paper for
the Week 7 Assignment.
Learning Objectives
Students will:
• Differentiate
types and associated sources of power
• Evaluate
strategies for increasing nursing’s power base
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Learning Resources
Note: To access this week’s required library resources,
please click on the link to the Course Readings List, found in the Course
Materials section of your Syllabus.
Required Readings
Marquis, B. L., & Huston, C. J. (2015). Leadership roles
and management functions in nursing: Theory and application (8th ed.).
Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.
• Chapter
13, “Organizational, Political, and Personal Power”
Chapter 13 delves into different types of power. As you
read, consider how you see power demonstrated within your own organization.
Anderson, C., & Brion, S. (2014). Perspectives on power
in organizations. Annual. Rev. Organ. Psychol. Organ. Behavior, 1(1), 67–97.
doi:10.1146/annurev-orgpsych-031413-091259. Retrived from
http://www.annualreviews.org/doi/pdf/10.1146/annurev-orgpsych-031413-091259
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Leach, L. S., & McFarland, P. (2014). Assessing the
professional development needs of experienced nurse executive leaders. Journal
of Nursing Administration, 44(1), 51–62. Retrieved from the Walden Library
databases.
McMurry, T. B. (2011). The image of male nurses and nursing
leadership mobility. Nursing Forum, 46(1), 22–28. Retrieved from the Walden
Library databases.
This article discusses the underrepresentation of males in
nursing and the advantages and difficulties faced by men in the nursing
profession.
Rao, A. (2012). The contemporary construction of nurse
empowerment. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 44(4), 396–402. Retrieved from the
Walden Library databases.
Spence Laschinger, H. K., & Fida, R. (2014). New nurses
burnout and workplace wellbeing: The influence of authentic leadership and
psychological capital. Burnout Research. 1(1), 19–28.Retrieved from the Walden
Library databases.
Required Media
Laureate Education (Producer). (2012h). Personal power plan.
Baltimore, MD: Author.
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 14
minutes.In this week’s media presentation, experts share patient experiences
that have enriched their lives personally and professionally along with
strategies for increasing personal power.
Discussion: Power Dynamics
There is no graded Discussion Board assignment this week;
however, a Week 6 optional discussion board is available for your voluntary
participation.
Bring to mind a nurse
whose words, behaviors, or reputation convey power.
What is it about this
individual that suggests power?
How does your
perception of this person relate to your view of yourself as a nurse leader and
the image you associate with nursing?
