What are caring qualities of a nursing leader/manager?

Can anybody give me a few caring qualities of a nurse leader/manager?

Thank you
I am having difficulty with understanding the question.

Me, as well.

It's homework. Do your own. Maybe if you made a little bit more of an effort - as in "These are some of the examples I came up with, what do you all think?" - we might be more inclined to help.But the value of your educational experience lies in doing the work, research, and thinking on your own - not in getting someone else to do it all for you.Unless you like the idea of Google being your doctor.

Can anybody give me a few caring qualities of a nurse leader/manager?

Quote from Melly32Can anybody give me a few caring qualities of a nurse leader/manager?Thank you

Quote from TDFlMedicRNIt's homework. Do your own. Maybe if you made a little bit more of an effort - as in "These are some of the examples I came up with, what do you all think?" - we might be more inclined to help.But the value of your educational experience lies in doing the work, research, and thinking on your own - not in getting someone else to do it all for you.Unless you like the idea of Google being your doctor.

I think that a manager should remember what it was like when they were a new nurse, and be a good support system/mentor for their staff. One problem I see is when managers come right out of school with their degree and no practical experience, it's difficult for them to "be there" for their staff when they have often not had certain clinical experiences. I understand that this is a job of a preceptor, but I will have more respect for my manager, if she honestly knows how to do the job that her staff is expected to do. Being a good manager is way more than just having leadership skills. IMO, it's being able to get your hands dirty and actually be part of the machine when necessary. A good leader will not keep a nurse, just because they are a "body". This goes for a "good" nurse with experience. If a nurse is toxic to the department, get rid of that nurse. I would rather work harder than have a cancerous nurse destroying the department. This includes nurses who love to "eat their young". I see no need for them.

Quote from pghfoxfanI think that a manager should remember what it was like when they were a new nurse, and be a good support system/mentor for their staff. One problem I see is when managers come right out of school with their degree and no practical experience, it's difficult for them to "be there" for their staff when they have often not had certain clinical experiences. I understand that this is a job of a preceptor, but I will have more respect for my manager, if she honestly knows how to do the job that her staff is expected to do. Being a good manager is way more than just having leadership skills. IMO, it's being able to get your hands dirty and actually be part of the machine when necessary. A good leader will not keep a nurse, just because they are a "body". This goes for a "good" nurse with experience. If a nurse is toxic to the department, get rid of that nurse. I would rather work harder than have a cancerous nurse destroying the department. This includes nurses who love to "eat their young". I see no need for them.

Not words, but example.... we have a brand new manager, couldn't recognize most of us and spout off a name. One of our own had her husband in our unit, late on a Saturday night, dying. The NEW manager showed up and was just present, supportive and stayed for hours. The previous manager of 4 years wouldn't have come if you roped her feet and dragged her in, she'd find a way out if there wasn't anything in it for her.The action spoke volumes as to her character traits. I consider caring... not words but actual actions, no matter how big or small in circumstances where nothing is to be gained, and it's done anyway. so I remain at a loss for words... but I see actions like these constantly from this new manager, so I know she cares.

Respect the big three; Schedule, salary, and family. A boss who doesn't consider the effects of actions on those three things is a poor manager indeed.

Sheesh -I really hope our little man teacher isn't upset with you posting a homework question up here...pretty sure this doesn't qualify as a "peer reviewed" journal...