Power Dynamics
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Readings
Marquis, B. L., & Huston, C. J. (2012). Leadership roles and management functions in nursing: Theory and application (Laureate Education, Inc., custom ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.
Chapter 13, “Organizational, Political, and Personal Power”
Chapter 13 delves into different types of power. As you read, consider how you see power demonstrated within your own organization.
Burgess, J., & Purkis, M. E. (2010). The power and politics of collaboration in nurse practitioner role development. Nursing Inquiry, 17(4), 297–308.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
In this article, Burgess and Purkins explain the extent that nurse practitioners depend on collaboration and role development for successful role integration. Because NP role development is new, the authors provide information on its power and the politics surrounding that power.
Choiniere, J. A., MacDonnell, J., & Shamonda, H. (2010). Walking the talk: Insights into dynamics of race and gender for nurses. Policy, Politics, & Nursing Practice, 11(4), 317–325.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
This article provides information on the effects of nurses’ race and gender. The authors examine how levels of violence and support vary according to these factors.
Johnson, S. L. (2011). An ecological model of workplace bullying: A guide for intervention and research. Nursing Forum, 46(2), 55–63.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Johnson’s article focuses on the application of a conceptual model for workplace bullying. She states that there are signs and results that managers can see at each stage of the model and that this model can be used to guide bullying interventions.
McMurry, T. B. (2011). The image of male nurses and nursing leadership mobility. Nursing Forum, 46(1), 22–28.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
This article discusses the underrepresentation of males in nursing and the advantages and difficulties faced by men in the nursing profession.
Murray, J. S. (2009). Workplace bullying in nursing: A problem that can’t be ignored. MEDSURG Nursing, 18(5), 273–276.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
The author of this article defines workplace bullying, discusses why individuals bully, provides signs of bullying, and mentions the impact that it can have in organizations. The author also presents strategies managers and coworkers can use to help end bullying.
Question:
Power Dynamics
What does power look like? Sound like? Feel like?
In this Discussion, you examine a situation involving demonstrations of power and consider various influences on the power dynamics. You also propose strategies for enhancing an individual’s power base to be more efficacious in interactions.
To prepare:
Review the information in Chapter 13 of the course text.
Think about various situations within your organization or one with which you are familiar. Which types of power have you observed in these situations? As a focus for this Discussion, select one situation in which multiple types of power were displayed.
Consider whether gender may have had an influence on the dynamics or outcome of the situation. What policies, standards, or other strategies have been used in your organization to address negative gender-related perceptions of power and/or gender disparities? What other factors (e.g., race, language issues, education) do you think may have affected the power dynamics in this situation?
What strategies would you recommend for one or more of the individuals involved in this situation to promote a more effective personal power base?
Post on or before Day 3 a description of a situation in which the use of multiple types of power was evident. Assess the influence that gender and other factors may have had on the dynamics and/or outcome of the situation. Propose one or more strategies that could help an individual in this situation develop a more effective power base.
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