NUR 1406: Nurse Practitioners as Leaders

This flashcard set covers leadership definitions, situational awareness theory, the LORETTA FORD framework, barriers and enablers to nurse practitioner leadership, and emerging 2026 competencies as discussed in the NUR 1406 lecture.

Leadership Capacity

Organization-level systems and practices designed to build up the number and level of leaders within an institution.

Leadership Capability

The development of individual-level leadership skills, abilities, and competencies.

Perception (Situation Awareness)

The first level of situational awareness which involve noticing key elements in the environment to answer 'What is happening?'.

Understanding (Situation Awareness)

The second level of situational awareness which involves interpreting the meaning of environmental elements in context to answer 'What does it mean?'.

Projection & Anticipating Risks (Situation Awareness)

The third level of situational awareness which involves anticipating future risks, needs, and outcomes to answer 'What will happen next?'.

LORETTA FORD Framework

A framework consisting of $11$ leadership traits—such as Operational Intelligence and Fiscal Stewardship—designed to help NPs transition from clinical experts to leaders at micro, meso, and system levels.

Operational Intelligence

A trait in the LORETTA FORD Framework focused on understanding systems, processes, and workflow optimization.

Fiscal Stewardship

A leadership trait involving the management of resources, budgets, and maintaining sustainable operations.

Advocacy Excellence

Championing the Nurse Practitioner role, patients, and policy change as part of the LORETTA FORD Framework.

State of the World's Nursing 2025 Report

A WHO report indicating a global nursing workforce of $30$ million, with Advanced Practice Nursing roles present in up to $60 \text{\%}$ of countries.

Role Ambiguity

An organizational-level barrier to leadership characterized by a lack of clarity in roles and responsibilities.

Digital & Technology Leadership

An emerging competency for $2026$ involving AI fluency, informatics for care redesign, and ethical integration of technology.

Climate-Responsive Care

An emerging leadership demand focused on addressing ecological determinants of health and building climate-resilient health systems.

Defined Leadership Role

An enabler for NP leadership that includes a clear position description, a clear role within the healthcare team, and managerial or financial responsibilities.

Strategic Committees

Organizational groups where NP membership increases leadership visibility and allows involvement in strategic decision-making and policy development.

Collaborative Research Relationships

An enabler that supports clinical leadership by facilitating involvement in research, which strengthens practice and elevates the visibility of the NP role.

Spider in the Web

A metaphor describing the NP's central role in coordinating interprofessional care teams and connecting various services through effective communication.