what leadership theory is used in nursing
HUTCHINSON M and JACKSON D. Nursing Inquiry 2013; 20: 11â22. Transformational leadership in nursing: towards a more critical interpretation. Effective nurse leadership is positioned as an essential factor in achieving optimal patient outcomes and workplace enhancement. Over the last two decades, writing and research on nursing leadership has been dominated by one conceptual theory, that of transformational leadership. This theoretical framework has provided insight into various leader characteristics, with research findings presented as persuasive evidence.