The activities of the nurse managers in your practice setting

What are the characteristics of the leaders whom you admire in your practice setting? 2. In considering the activities of the nurse managers in your practice setting, what management activities do they perform? 3. What are the experience and educational background of nurse managers at all levels of your organization?

Do they have formal education in business or management? 4. How do the leaders in your work setting interact with each other and with the nursing staff? 5. What are the opportunities to become a leader within your own organization?

6. How could you best prepare for management responsibility? 7. How would you describe the differences between leader and manager roles? 8. In your opinion, which leadership theory is most appropriate for nursing practice? Why?