• Does this leader use any of the concept we talked about this term?
• How does the nurse leader’s position impact nursing practice?
What are your take-aways from the interview that you will implement into your practice?
Other reflections not covered above.
Write the paper in APA 7th edition format but you may use first person and third person. See the folder, Nursing Leadership Interview Discussion – instructions and rubric, for the grading rubric:
Here are some questions you may want to ask. However, you should ask questions after the leader speaks to show interest. You may include additional questions.
• What is that nurse leader’s leadership style?
• How do you see yourself as a leader?
• What are some of your leadership strengths and weaknesses?
• Throughout your career what qualities in a leader have you found are most beneficial?
• Without naming the person, during your career, have you encountered an exceptional leader that has stood out amongst other leaders and what were those distinctive qualities?
• How do you foster teamwork and collaboration?
• Has there been a situation during your career when you made a communication error? If so, how did you resolve it?
• How would you resolve a conflict with a coworker, patient, or physician?
• Describe how you create a healthy work environment?
• How do you manage stress at work?
