Leadership in Nursing: Analysis of the Process of Choosing The Heads

Authors

  • Gisela Maria Schebella Souto de Moura Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul; Escola de Enfermagem
  • Ana Maria Müller de Magalhaes Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul; Escola de Enfermagem
  • Clarice Maria Dall’agnol Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul; Escola de Enfermagem
  • Beatriz Cavalcanti Juchem Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre
  • Daniela dos Santos Marona Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692010000600009

Keywords:

Leadership, Health Management, Nursing, Team, Choice Behavior

Abstract

The process of choosing heads can be strategic to achieve desired results in nursing care. This study presents an exploratory and descriptive research that aims to analyze the process of choosing heads for the ward, in the nursing area of a teaching hospital in Porto Alegre. Data was collected from registered nurses, technicians and nursing auxiliaries through a semi-structured interview technique and free choice of words. Three theme categories emerged from content analysis: process of choosing heads, managerial competences of the head-to-be and team articulation. Leadership was the word most frequently associated with the process of choosing heads. The consultation process for the choice of the leader also contributes to the success of the manager, as it makes the team members feel co-responsible for the results achieved and legitimizes the head-to-be in their group.

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Published

2010-12-01

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 6 (2010)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Leadership in Nursing: Analysis of the Process of Choosing The Heads . (2010). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 18(6), 1099-1106. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692010000600009