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Rommel Luis C. Israel IIIOverview of the Functions of Management: Directing
1. Tools in Directing
Directing in nursing management involves guiding, supervising, motivating, and
communicating with the healthcare team to achieve organizational goals. The tools include:
• Motivation – inspiring nurses to perform at their best (e.g., rewards, recognition,
professional growth).
• Communication – ensuring clear, effective, and open flow of information among staff
and patients.
• Supervision – overseeing nursing activities to ensure standards of care are met.
• Leadership – influencing staff to align with the vision and mission of the health facility.
• Delegation – assigning appropriate tasks to the right person based on skills and
competencies.
2. Elements of Directing
• Issuing Orders/Instructions – providing clear guidance on what needs to be done.
• Supervision & Monitoring – checking that nursing tasks are carried out effectively.
• Motivating Staff – encouraging nurses to maintain high performance and morale.
• Leadership – guiding and inspiring the team with vision and example.
• Communication – two-way interaction to resolve issues and achieve goals.
3. Leading Community Health Programs
Nurse leaders play a vital role in directing community-based programs by:
• Assessing community health needs (e.g., maternal health, immunization, sanitation).
• Mobilizing resources (human, material, and financial) for program implementation.
• Coordinating with stakeholders (local government, NGOs, community leaders).
• Motivating community health workers (CHWs) to sustain participation.
• Providing supervision and monitoring of ongoing health programs.
• Evaluating outcomes and adjusting strategies to improve community health impact.
References
• Marquis, B. L., & Huston, C. J. (2021). Leadership roles and management functions in
nursing: Theory and application (10th ed.). Wolters Kluwer.
• Sullivan, E. J. (2018). Effective leadership and management in nursing (9th ed.). Pearson.
• Huber, D. (2021). Leadership and nursing care management (7th ed.). Elsevier.
• Cherry, B., & Jacob, S. R. (2019). Contemporary nursing: Issues, trends, and management
(8th ed.). Elsevier.
By: ROMMEL LUIS C. ISRAEL III
Clinical Instructor
• Whitehead, D. K., Weiss, S. A., & Tappen, R. M. (2019). Essentials of nursing leadership
and management (7th ed.). F. A. Davis Company.
• Yoder-Wise, P. S. (2019). Leading and managing in nursing (7th ed.). Elsevier.
By: ROMMEL LUIS C. ISRAEL III
Clinical Instructor