Nursing leadership and management
quality
In this assignment, you will be writing a 1,000-1,250-word essay describing the differing approaches of nursing leaders and managers to issues in practice. To complete this assignment, do the following:
Select an issue from the following list:
• nursing shortage and nurse turn-over,
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• nurse staffing ratios,
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• unit closures and restructuring,
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• use of contract employees (i.e., registry and travel nurses),
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• continuous quality improvement and patient satisfaction, and
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• magnet designation.
1. Compare and contrast how you would expect nursing leaders and managers to approach your selected issue. Support your rationale by using the theories, principles, skills, and roles of the leader versus manager described in your readings.
2. Identify the approach that best fits your personal and professional philosophy of nursing and explain why the approach is suited to your personal leadership style.
3. Use at least two references
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required
Grading rubric: Requirements:
1)Compare and contrast how you would expect nursing leaders and managers to approach your selected issue. Support your rationale by using the theories, principles, skills, and roles of the leader versus manager described in your readings. (40% of grade)
The comparison and contrast of how you would expect nursing leaders and managers to approach your selected issue meets all criteria for the assignment, is provided in detail. Higher level thinking is demonstrated by incorporating prior learning or reflective thought.
2)Identify the approach that best fits your personal and professional philosophy of nursing and explain why the approach is suited to your personal leadership style. (40% or grade).
The identification of the approach that best fits your personal and professional philosophy of nursing meets all criteria for the assignment, and is provided in detail. Higher level thinking is demonstrated by incorporating prior learning or reflective thought.
3)Thesis Development and Purpose (5% of grade).
Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive; contained within the thesis is the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
4)Paragraph Development and Transitions
There is a sophisticated construction of paragraphs and transitions.
Ideas progress and relate to each other. Paragraph and transition construction guide the reader. Paragraph structure is seamless.
5) Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English
6)Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
All format elements are correct.
7)Research Citations (In-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment)
