Leadership is an essential skill in nursing and has a fundamental role in ensuring high-quality patient care and the effective functioning of healthcare systems. Effective nursing leadership is vital to support nursing teams as they negotiate the challenges confronting the profession, such as ageing populations and the increased use of healthcare technology. This article discusses various relational leadership styles that can be used to promote nurses' health and well-being and enhance productivity. The author also explores the benefits and challenges of implementing relational leadership in nursing.
Keywords: clinical leadership; leadership; leadership frameworks; leadership models; leadership skills; professional; professional issues; shared leadership; transformational leadership.
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