title: Transformational leadership in nursing service. A test of theory.
abstract: What are the leadership dimensions that result in low turnover or work satisfaction? Intellectual stimulation, charisma, and individual consideration constitute aspects of transformational leadership that are suggested to enhance retention and staff satisfaction. In this study, the authors tested transformational leadership theory in one nursing department with an executive, 11 midlevel administrators, and 77 staff registered nurses. Findings support the predictions. Composed of teachable components, transformational factors are similar to leadership qualities described in magnet hospitals, offering positive implications for nursing administration and professional nursing practice.
authors.affiliation: Center Medical Ethics, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, PA.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: McDaniel
authors.forename: G A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Wolf
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D007857:Leadership; D009718:Nurse Administrators / Q000523:psychology*; D009738:Nursing Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology; D010414:Pennsylvania; D010563:Personnel Turnover; D011582:Psychological Theory; D012649:Self Concept; D012938:Social Perception