Roles of Nursing Practice

Roles

• organized set of behaviors that are attributed to a specific office or position
• a set of prescription for the expected behavior of an individual in a position or status category
• sum total of the behavior expected from a person who occupies a particular position and status in a social pattern

 Role Problems

• arise from unclear or ambiguous messages

 Role Conflict

• arise when one receives different directions from several sources

Skills Required for Managerial Role

• decision-making
• planning
• administrative 
• human relations

Important Managerial Skills

• developing peer relationships
• carrying out negotiations
• motivating subordinates
• resolving conflicts
• establishing information network 

Approaches to Organizational Structure and Management Systems

• Control is democratic or participatory; organizational
• Leaders are appointed by hierarchy; approved by followers
• Communication system is one way; non-questioning obedience; directed to organization
• Manager is contr