Are you new to the DON role? Do you wonder what kind of a leader are you or even if you are a leader? Are you so busy and overwhelmed that you are neglecting your home life? Wondering why you gave up that Nurse Manger position for this one? These are very common questions that DONs ask themselves in their first year and even in their 10th year of being a DON. This presentation walks you through the differences and commonalities of leadership, management and supervision. It also lays the groundwork for empowering your staff and allowing you to find a balance in your life due to delegation. Join us for this presentation and learn how you can make this position manageable and maybe even enjoyable!

Nurse Learner Outcome: At the conclusion of this educational activity, participants will self-report an intent to change their practice by applying evidence-based delegation methods within the nursing scope of practice on the post-event evaluation.

Learning Objectives:

1. Discuss the qualities of a nurse leader.
2. Explain the difference between Supervision/management and leadership.
3. Identify the differences in the Nurse Practice Act between RN and LPN.
4. Describe how empowerment can impact the Nursing Department.
5. List the 5 rights of delegation.