Reference no: EM133342438

Two new associate-degree graduates were hired for the pediactric unit. Both worked three 12-hour shifts a week; Kayla worked the day-to-evening shift and melissa worked the night shift. Whenever their shifts connected, they would compare notes on their experience. kayla felt she was learning rapidly, gaining clinical skills and beginning to feel at ease with her colleagues.

Melissa, however, still felt unsure of herself and often isolated. There have been times that she was the only registered nurse on the unit all night. The aides and LPNs were very experienced, but melissa feels she is not ready for that kind of responsibility. melissa knows she must speak to the nurse manager about this, but she's called several times, and she's never available. The shift assignments are left in the staff lounge by an assistant.

1. To what extent is this problem due to a failure to lead? Who has failed to act?

2. What style of leadership was displayed by melissa? The nurse manager?

3. How effective was their leadership? What are your suggestions for melissa?