- appreciative inquiry
- a theory that builds from what is already working within an organization through four stages of change management: discovery, dream, design, destiny
- autocratic leadership
- a leadership style characterized by individual control over decisions with little input from team members
- board certification
- considered an advanced nursing specialty certification where there are more eligibility requirements, such as a higher number of clinical experience hours, more education hours required, and more advanced testing
- board of nursing (BON)
- a regulatory body tasked with overseeing the practice of nursing within its jurisdiction, typically a state or territory
- case manager
- a nurse responsible for developing and coordinating care plans for patients with chronic illnesses or other long-term conditions
- centralized management
- a top-down organizational structure in which higher-ranking managers have authority over lower-ranking managers
- Certified in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP)
- a specialty certification designed for nurse leaders who are at the executive level, overseeing the strategic, operational, and financial outcomes in healthcare organizations
- Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML)
- a specialty certification designed for nurse leaders in managerial positions who are responsible for the daily operations of a unit or service within a healthcare facility
- continuing education (CE)
- ongoing educational activities
- decentralized management
- a diffuse organizational structure in which authority is distributed among a variety of individuals and teams, regardless of rank
- delegation
- the act of requesting staff members to perform tasks or procedures that are outside of their normal job but within the limits of their job description
- democratic leadership
- a leadership style that values the input of team members and stakeholders in the decision-making process
- Doctor of Education (EdD) in Nursing Education
- a specialized degree program that prepares nurses for careers as nurse educators, academic administrators, and leaders in educational institutions
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- a practice-focused doctoral degree that emphasizes advanced clinical practice, leadership in healthcare systems, and evidence-based decision-making
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing
- a research-focused doctoral degree that emphasizes the generation of new nursing knowledge through rigorous scientific inquiry
- interdisciplinary referral
- a request by a primary care provider to transfer a patient to a specialist
- laissez-faire leadership
- a leadership style in which team members receive a high level of autonomy to make decisions, solve problems, and manage their work independently
- leadership
- the practice of guiding, influencing, and motivating individuals or groups toward achieving a common goal
- Lewin’s model for change management
- a theory that effective change happens in three intentional steps: unfreezing, moving, refreezing
- management
- the practice of determining what tasks need to be completed to accomplish a particular goal and ensuring all team members complete those tasks
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
- an advanced graduate degree that provides nurses with a higher level of education and specialization in various areas of nursing practice
- mentor
- an experienced practitioner who serves as a role model or guide for a student or less-experienced colleague
- Nurse Executive Certification (NE-BC)
- a board certification designed for nurse leaders who hold key administrative roles and are involved in shaping policies, procedures, and strategies that impact the delivery of care within a unit or team
- Nurse Executive, Advanced Certification (NEA-BC)
- a board certification designed for experienced nurse leaders who have moved beyond the management of single units or teams to influence the operations of entire systems or organizations
- patient care coordination
- organizing a patient’s healthcare needs across providers, settings, and time
- planned change
- in Lewin’s theory, a deliberate, systematic process for introducing transformation into an organization or system
- preceptor
- a licensed professional who coaches and supervises students during their clinical rotations
- quantum leadership
- a leadership style is characterized by adaptability, flexibility, and a focus on fostering innovation in response to rapidly changing healthcare landscapes
- scope of practice
- defined limits and parameters within which a professional is authorized to work, make decisions, and provide services
- servant leadership
- a leadership style that prioritizes the needs of team members and fosters a culture of care, empathy, and community
- specialty certification
- official recognition of a nurse’s expertise in a particular area of nursing
- transactional leadership
- a leadership style characterized by clear structures and rules, where performance is closely monitored and feedback consists of rewards for meeting objectives or corrective actions for failing to meet them
- transformational leadership
- a leadership style aimed at inspiring and motivating team members to exceed their own expectations and capabilities