title: Transformational leadership in health care today.
abstract: Management in nursing is in a state of revolution based on positive transformational changes. Effective leadership on individual nursing units directly affects nursing staff satisfaction. Employees are interested in managers who can lead in a positive and encouraging manner. Nurses who are content in their positions correlate to a reduction in staff turnover and improve retention. When the nursing staff are satisfied with their employment, patient satisfaction rises. Health care organizations can see this trickle-down effect through increases in patient satisfaction scores over time. The promotion of effective communication and positive attitudes enhances a healthy environment for all employees and staff. Health care organizations should evaluate individual nurse managers on units to promote transformational leadership qualities; this will directly result in staff satisfaction, staff retention, and patient satisfaction.
authors.affiliation: Lakeland Regional Health System, Saint Joseph, Michigan, USA.
authors.forename: Beverly
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Robbins
authors.forename: Ruth
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Davidhizar
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D007857:Leadership; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D010558:Personnel Loyalty; D014481:United States