questions for interview the nurse manager

Criterion

Points

Part I: Introduction

25 total points

Introduce the nurse leader and position/role.

(5 points)

Provide years of nursing experience, education, certifications.

(5 points)

Discuss background and work history.

(5 points)

Describe type of unit and medical facility.

(5 points)

Number of employees managed and types of patients on unit/department.

(5 points)

Part II: Leadership Style

35 total points

Discuss positive and negative aspects of being a nursing leader as described by leader. (Ex. conflict management, safety issues, etc.)

(5 points)

Describe the philosophy the leader subscribes to in terms of leadership style and how it is applied in their leadership position

(5 points)

Describe the nurse leader’s philosophy and experiences. Contrast them with your personal philosophy of leadership/management in nursing supported by a published nursing leadership style.

10 points

Discuss hiring processes and characteristics of new hires as described by the leader. (What traits is the leader looking for in a new hire according to credentials, certifications, educations, work experience, etc.)

(5 points)

Describe the nurse leader’s long term professional goals over the next 5 years. (Do they plan to be in the same capacity?)

(5 points)

Provide “words of wisdom” to a new graduate as described by the nurse leader.

(5 points)

Part III: Student View

This should be a well thought out reflection of what you as an emerging BSN and newly emerging RN should consider regarding your future potential as a nurse leader. The rest of the paper is from your viewpoint.

25 total points

Discuss your personal perception of the most important part of the interviewed leader’s role with supporting examples.

(7 points)

Describe your current leadership style.

(5 points)

Discuss a leadership theory that you would apply in a future leadership position with supporting evidence and characteristics.

(8 points)

Describe your long term professional goals over the next 5 years with elaboration of the step to achieve this goal. (Bedside Nurse, Nurse Manager, FNP, CNO, etc).

(5 points)

APA Format

15 total points

Minimum 1500 words excluding Cover Sheet and Reference Pages. APA Format Guidelines

(10 points)

Reference a minimum of one journal article addressing nursing leadership styles in addition to course text. Submit journal article with paper.

(5 points)

Total Points

100 points