Discuss your current leadership roles (formal and informal- ICU nurse), and describe the formal and informal leadership roles that you will have in your area of advanced nursing practice.

Leadership Theory: Application to Advanced Nursing Practice

Consider the leadership theories and styles that have been addressed during Week 1, as well as their value to advanced nursing practice. Reflect upon your current leadership roles within the profession and respond to the following.

– Select one leadership theory or style (transformational leadership) that aligns with your personal philosophy and leadership stance. Explain the selected theory or style, and discuss how it can be applied in your future MSN role (nurse educator).

– Discuss your current leadership roles (formal and informal- ICU nurse), and describe the formal and informal leadership roles that you will have in your area of advanced nursing practice.

– In your future MSN role (nurse educator), what are the implications of your leadership for individuals, teams, organizations, and communities?

*Include current, peer-reviewed scholarly support (outside of class resources) to validate your work (must be dated within the last 5 years).