Leadership Style Exercised by Nurses in A Clinic in Barranquilla Colombia

Abstract

Nursing leadership is not just about a position, but a mindset that contributes to other people. Nursing professionals should strive to influence the management of their professional and academic activities, taking initiative and assuming responsibility for changes in healthcare delivery. The objective is to determine the leadership styles practiced by nursing professionals in a clinic in Barranquilla, Colombia. According to the results of a quantitative, descriptive, and cross-sectional study, the population and sample consisted of 83 nurses working in a clinic in Barranquilla, Colombia. The coefficient of variation (CV) for this leadership style was 9%. Additionally, it was found that transactional leadership was slightly above the scale's average, with a mean of 0.661 and a variability of 16%. On the other hand, corrective-avoidant leadership was also slightly above the scale's average, with an average value of 0.607 and a variability of 35%. These results indicate that leadership exists among the studied nursing professionals, with transformational leadership being predominant. Additionally, a strong linear relationship is evident between the positive/organizational outcomes highlighted by the respondents and the variables assessing transformational leadership.