THE LEADERSHIP IN NURSING

Running Head: LEADERSHIP IN NURSING
LEADERSHIP IN NURSING
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Introduction
The practice of registered nurse can be illustrated as a person-centered and evidence-
based approach with curative, preventive, formative, restorative, supportive and palliative
elements. According to the principles of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
(NMBA), every midwife and nurses need to be registered under the board and meet the
professional standards for practicing in Australia (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
2014). The professional standards defining the behaviors and practice of the midwives and
registered nurses must include the code of ethics, standards of practice and the codes of conduct.
The role of registered nurses includes working in a professional and therapeutic relationship with
individuals as well as families and communities in a collaborative nursing team. Being a
regulated health care professionals, the registered nurses are responsible as well as accountable
to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). Together with the NMBA
guidelines, codes and standards, the practice of nursing standards for registered nurses needs to
be evident in the current practice and the aspirations of a registered nurse (Purpora and Blegen
2015). The practice of registered nurses enhances their role in collaborative work. Referring to
the case of Mrs. Galanos who has a history of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus and currently
suffering from hypertension and renal failure. This essay will critically analyze the role of a
registered nurse and how their role can influence the outcomes of patients as part of the
collaborative team.
Discussion
As per the NMBA, there are seven standards for practice designed specifically for registered
nurses. These include the following.
 Critical thinking and analysis of the practice of nursing

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 Engagement in professional and therapeutic relations
 Maintenance of the capability of practices
 Conducting the assessment at a comprehensive rate
 Development of effective planning for the practice of nursing
 Provision of appropriate, safe as well as responsive nursing quality
 Evaluation of the outcomes for informing the practice of nursing.
Analysis of the case study
This assignment essay is a critical analysis of the case study of Konstantina (“Connie”)
Galanos, with her history of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. According to the case study,
Mrs. Galanos underwent hemicolectomy for her bowel cancer which then required a permanent
colostomy. However, she has been managing her health challenge for the past few years by
maintaining a frequent visitor in the outpatient department for her renal, diabetes and colorectal
care (Johansson, Sandahl and Hasson 2013). However, the current situation of Mrs. Galanos has
worsened since she is now living with chronic renal failure as well as hypertension. Her current
health challenge is furthermore restricting her to attend the Greek Orthodox Church, on which
she was a regular visitor. According to the case study, Mrs. Galanos was admitted to the general
orthopedic ward due to the worsening of her health issue. The diabetes mellitus in her body has
resulted in damaging her left lower leg, followed by a persistent, large and infected ulcer on her
heel (Ebert, Tierney and Jones 2016). Diabetes has also caused three gangrenous toes. As per the
advice of the doctor in the hospital, there will a planned left lower leg amputation of Mrs.
Galanos to stop the infection to spread throughout her body. Though the operation has been a