Annotation Bibliography

Sherman, Rose O. “Too Young to be a Nurse Leader?” American Nurse Today (January 2013) p. 34-37 vol.
8 no. 1; www.AmercicanNurseToday.

The author discusses how challenging for young nurse leaders to encompass the nursing field.

Studies shows that in more cases, clinical experienced nurses or old nurses with years of experiences

in the field are much acknowledge because of their technical expertise rather than young nurse leader

with high educational background and with a great commitment in the chosen profession. Rose

Sherman exampled Marla Johnson, a 27 year-old nurse who applied for a nurse managerial position.

Marla is very capable with the position because of her quality educational background with great

determination and willingness to learn in the process. However, the interviewers questioned her years

of experience and deliberate that she is too young for it. In spite of that, the author encourages young

nurses to pursue managing their chosen career path and believes that young nurses may lead more

effectively rather than clinical experienced nurses. Rose point out some advices for young nurses to

make their journey much easier such as; being inclusive, wherein they must cover and properly

communicate all their subordinates to gain their trust and to build strong relationship among the

team. Respecting everyone’s skills and abilities, being humble and acknowledging other’s

capabilities will assist the group in much better decision making in the future. In addition, the author

states to keep a focus on the patient and expect some push-backs from others as they may feel

intimidated to young nurse leaders. In Summary, young nurse leader must show their great intent to

lead the nursing society in much effective ways.

Salvage, Jane & White, Jill (2019) “Nursing leadership and health policy: everybody’s business”.
International Council of Nurses p. 147-150.

This article discusses the needs of nurse leaders in the macro perspective society. Most nurses are

just carrying their daily job routines while just following the commands and decisions of others and

only have weak influence in the field although they are capable and knowledgeable in more cases.

This discourse written by Jane and White encourages more nurse leaders to voice out and have a

greater impact in general health policy and have macro-level concerns of policy and politics. To form

the present and future of the nursing profession, nurses must be more active in decision making and

to have an influence in creating health policies for the betterment of the health organization as a

whole. These will not only tackle the health issues but also the policy process. The authors

mentioned that International Council of Nurses (ICN) and World Health Organization (WHO)

starting to acknowledge nurse leaders and launched campaigns to ensure that experienced nurse

leaders are available in many circumstances and carry out greater roles in the society. The campaigns

advocates creating and strengthening strategic nursing leadership style around the world. In its tenth

years, the pioneering program has inspired nearly 300 nurses from different countries now. However,

the world needs more nurse leaders to facilitate the health and policy systems. In line with this, the

organization needs moral and financial supports from the society to carry out their mission. In

conclusion, having nurse leaders will improve and nurture the world’s health and policy issues by

shaping dedicated and skilled nurse leaders.