Nurse Leaders' Advocacy For Employees

Nurse Leaders' Advocacy for EmployeesName of Student InstitutionCourse Date of SubmissionNurse Leaders' Advocacy for EmployeesIn meeting the demands of delivering high-quality care, nurses encounter challenges that jeopardize their lives and patients. The coronavirus pandemic is one example whereby many nurses have lost their lives when caring for patients, mainly due to the lack of necessary equipment and unhealthy work environments (Stamps et al., 2021). Such situations indicate nurse leaders' critical role, as they can advocate for their employees' improved outcomes, which would also be apparent in patient outcomes. Therefore, this paper highlights how nurse leaders advocate for their employees and its impact on patient outcomes. Nurse Leaders' Advocacy for Employees and Impact on Patient OutcomesAccording to Stamps et al. (2021), healthy work environments are fundamental for effective care delivery. For instance, adequate open communication platforms, conflict resolution, and collaboration enhance the conduciveness of the work environment. Nurse leaders empower their staff to highlight pressing issues, such as work overloads and harassment, which are detrimental to their ability to offer high-quality