The Impact of Transformational Leadership in Nursing Unfortunately, it is a reality that nurses are experiencing increasing levels of horizontal violence in the workplace (Cleary, Hunt, & Horsfall, 2010, p. An increasing number of nurses are needed to manage the aging population; therefore, it is critical that novice nurses are not affected by the increasing amount of workplace bullying (Cowden, Cummings, & Profetto-McGrath, 2011, p. 462). Transformational leadership has the power to impact today's challenging work environments by using motivating leaders and empowering followers (Bass & Riggio, 2006). I would argue that the nursing profession should adopt transformative leadership in order to prevent horizontal violence, support a positive work environment, and facilitate the transition of novice nurses into the world of work. I believe the literature demonstrates the need for strong nursing leadership as the trend of bullying continues to increase, with the result that if there is not strong nursing leadership, I believe the profession will continue to lose exceptional nurses, as the leadership in place of work influences nurses' intention to stay (Cowden et al., 2011, p. 462). Leadership is the process by which the leader attempts to motivate individuals to achieve a collective goal (Cowden et al., 2011, p. 462). Transformational leaders focus on achieving a common goal by fostering growth and change. This type of leadership reduces power imbalances while striving to empower all members of the group. A transformational leader is one who encourages intrinsic reward among individuals (Nielsen, 2013, p.128). Grossman and Valig (2013) comment on the power of transformational leadership and state: “this motivation stimulates people to work beyond expectations by creating a sense of ownership in achieving the vision” (p..