Leadership Interview

Select and arrange to interview a nurse leader. This may be a nurse leader from your work, a hospital, an educator, a friend, but the nurse must hold a leadership position (someone who is a manger or higher level position – not a charge nurse). A nurse educator who holds a leadership position is acceptable, but may not be a current instructor. 
Finding a nurse leader may take time. The instructor will tell you about this assignment at the beginning of the term and in week 5. Start early to set up the interview. 
The introduction should include: 

When was the activity completed?
Name of the person interviewed? Job title and job description based upon interview questions.
What was the reason for selecting this nurse leader for the interview?
What were the objectives of the interview? (you should write objectives if you are interviewing a leader and share them at the beginning of the interview)

These are questions to ask: You may include additional questions.  

What is that nurse leaders leadership style?

How do you see yourself as a leader?

What are some of your leadership strengths and weaknesses?

Throughout your career what qualities in a leader have you found are most beneficial?

Without naming the person, during your career, have you encountered an exceptional leader that has stood out amongst other leaders and what were those distinctive qualities?

How do you foster teamwork and collaboration?

Has there been a situation during your career when you made a communication error? If so, how did you resolve it?
How would you resolve a conflict with a coworker, patient, or physician?
Describe how you create a healthy work environment? 
How do you manage stress at work?
How do you use critical thinking to influence decision-making? (you will have to prepare for this by looking up critical thinking skills)
How has your leadership style changed because of the COVID-19 pandemic? 
What has been your greatest strength as a leader for your team during the pandemic? 

 Analysis of the interview. Must include the following: 
1. What essential communication skills did you use during the interview? Provide specific examples.
2. Analysis: 

Does this leader use any of the concept we talked about this term?
How does the nurse leaders position impact nursing practice? 
What are your take-aways from the interview?

Use references when citing concepts. This is an APA formatted paper. Recommend using the template for papers from earlier in the term. 
Have the nurse leader sign a copy of this rubric verifying the time and date of the interview.
Turn the paper into Turnitin