This report, focusing on NURBN3018, explores four key nursing leadership styles: autocratic, laissez-faire, transactional, and transformational, and how registered nurses incorporate them in healthcare settings. The report begins by defining the importance of leadership styles for registered nurses in achieving positive healthcare outcomes. Autocratic leadership is described as a direct, decisive style, often used in emergency situations. Laissez-faire leadership is presented as a more hands-off approach, empowering employees. Transactional leadership emphasizes order, structure, and short-term goals, while transformational leadership focuses on inspiring and motivating team members to drive change and improve healthcare practices. The report provides examples of each style's application, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses. It emphasizes the importance of nurse leaders selecting the appropriate leadership style to ensure effective coordination of healthcare programs, nurse-led procedures, and team management. This report is a valuable resource for nursing students seeking to understand and apply effective leadership strategies in their clinical practice.