ABSTRACT:
Leadership is as old as ancient culture. Nurses are anticipated to exercise leadership irrespective of their number of years of experience or position. This article discusses the traits of a leader as intelligence, determination, personal integrity, personality, excellent communication, self-confidence, thoughtful mentorship, and emotional intelligence; and briefs leadership theories. It is furthered with leadership skills required in nursing and nursing leadership competencies elaborated by various authors. Subsequently, it heads with the influence of leadership styles on nurses based on evidences. And it continues with attributes of a leader as narrated by researchers. This article is completed with the concept of self-leadership and how it assists in day-to-day nursing practice.
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Pramilaa R. An Integrative Review on Nursing Leadership. International Journal of Advances in Nursing Management. 2026;14(1):56-2. doi: 10.52711/2454-2652.2026.00012
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Pramilaa R. An Integrative Review on Nursing Leadership. International Journal of Advances in Nursing Management. 2026;14(1):56-2. doi: 10.52711/2454-2652.2026.00012 Available on: https://ijanm.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-14-1-12
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