DIRECTING AND LEADING: ESSENTIAL ROLES FOR ACHIEVING SUCCESS IN THE FIELD OF NURSING

Author Name: 1. Meenakshi Prasad Gijare, 2. Neeru Paintola, 3. Dr. Savitha G R, 4. Prof . Vinothkumar. G, 5. Deepak Mewara

Volume/Issue: 04/07

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/12.2023-65168211/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Nursing Head Sancheti Hospital. Pune and Director Chikus Educare LLP, Pune, India.
2. Assistant Professor, GNIOT (GIMSAR), Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. paintolaneeru@gmail.com
3. Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, DRIEMS University, Cuttack, Odisha, India. savithagr1986@gmail.com
4. Professor, Karpaga Vinayaka college of nursing, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India. vinothkmch@gmail.com
5. Assistant Professor, JIET College of Nursing, Jodhpur, India. mewaradeepak3@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

Leadership constitutes the ability to motivate and guide others toward a shared goal, serving as an essential managerial skill. Successful leaders are not inherently born but rather cultivated through determination, motivation, and a continual process of self-study, education, training, and hands-on experience. Developing effective leadership qualities involves a relentless commitment to learning and improving. To inspire employees to collaborate at higher levels, one must acquire and apply these skills through ongoing learning and dedicated effort, rather than relying solely on innate abilities.The term "lead" originates from the concept of guiding or directing. It involves various aspects such as guiding, motivating, overseeing, and managing subordinates to attain predetermined objectives. When employees lack proper guidance and supervision, they tend to become stagnant, disengaged, and less effective. Directing encompasses delegating tasks, adhering to regulations, managing personnel, coordinating services, fostering communication, nurturing staff development, and making informed decisions. In the realm of nursing, leadership and directing play a pivotal role in shaping the quality of patient care, fostering a positive work environment, and driving organizational success. Nurse leaders, in their multifaceted roles, serve as the guiding force that influences the dynamics within healthcare settings. Their leadership qualities and directing abilities significantly impact the efficiency of operations, staff morale, and ultimately, the well-being of patients.

Key words: Directing, Leading, Nursing, Patient Care, Patient Satisfaction