Supporting newly qualified nurses to develop their leadership skills

The aim of this module is to look at how nurse managers can support newly qualified nurses to develop their leadership skills. Learning aims and intended outcomes After completing this module and the time out activities, you should be able to: Identify the leadership skills newly qualified nurses are expected to possess. Have a better understanding of the challenges involved in the transition from nursing student to registered nurse. Define leadership and describe various styles of leadership and their characteristics. Formulate a plan for how you would assist a newly qualified nurse to develop their leaderships skills. Disclaimer Please note that information provided by RCNi Learning is not sufficient to ensure competence in the skill. Assessment of competence should take place in line with local practice. Practice should always align with local protocols and procedures, latest guidelines and any regulatory code. All modules should currently be viewed together with available national and local Covid-19 guidelines. For advice, go to www.rcn.org.uk/covid-19

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1 Apr 2024

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