ABSTRACT
This article asserts that in light of changing conditions in the healthcare environment, transformational leadership is the most appropriate leadership style for the hospice registered nurse case manager. The author defines transformational leadership and, tracing from early leadership theories, demonstrates how the transformational-transactional leadership paradigm emerged from preceding leadership theories. The components of transformational leadership- transformational behavior and transformational characteristics-are linked to hospice theory and hospice-specific nursing practices. The expanding role of the hospice R.N. case manager is addressed in light of transformational leadership and culture building. Specific actions are proposed in the arenas of research, education, and community, corporate, and legislative involvement. [Article copies available for a fee from The Haworth Document Delivery Service: 1-800- 342-9678. E-mail address: [email protected]]
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Christina L. Lafferty
Christina L. Lafferty, RN, MA, is Staff Registered Nurse, INOVA VNA Community Hospice, Arlington, VA.