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Topic 3-1
The Practical Nurse as a Team Leader

The practical nurses' role has expanded to team leadership and patient teaching. Leadership is defined as influencing individuals or groups to take an active part in the process of achieving agreed-upon goals. Nursing leadership may be defined as a process of interpersonal influence through which a patient is assisted in the establishment and achievement of goals toward improved well-being.

After completing this lesson, you should be able to:

• Cite from a list of facts, those facts, which define, team nursing.
• Identify factors related to team productivity.
• Cite from a list of facts, those facts that describe a manager and leader.
• Cite from a list of personal qualities, those that are qualities of a leader.
• Identify the responsibilities of a team leader.

Select a Lesson:

	Team Nursing
	Factors Affecting Team Productivity
	Leadership Qualities
	Team Leader Responsibilities

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