Assignment Instructions/ Description
Benchmark � Effective Approaches in Leadership and Management�
In this assignment, you will be writing a 1,000�1,250 word paper 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: bullying, unit closures and restructuring, floating, nurse turnover, nurse staffing ratios, use of contract employees (i.e., registry and travel nurses), or magnet designation.Describe the selected issue. Discuss how it impacts quality of care and patient safety in the setting in which it occurs.Discuss how professional standards of practice should be demonstrated in this situation to help rectify the issue or maintain professional conduct.
Explain the differing roles of nursing and nursing managers in this instance and discuss the different approaches they take to address the selected issue and promote patient safety and quality care. Support your rationale by using the theories, principles, skills, and roles of the leader versus manager described in your readings.Discuss what additional aspects managers and leaders would need to initiate in order to ensure professionalism throughout diverse health care settings while addressing the selected issue.Describe a leadership style that would best address the chosen issue.�
Explain why this style could be successful in this setting.Use at least three peer-reviewed journal articles other than those presented in your text or provided in the course.Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Rubric Criteria
Selected Issue, Setting, and Impact on Patient Safety22.5 points
Professional Standards of Practice to Rectify Issue or Maintain Professional Conduct (B)22.5 points
Differing Roles and Approaches of Leaders and Nursing Managers (B)22.5 points
Ensuring Professionalism Through Diverse Health Care Settings (B)30 points
Leadership Style to Address Issue22.5 points
Thesis Development and Purpose7.5 Points Argument Logic and Construction7.5 points
Mechanics of Writing (includes spellin
punctuation, grammar, language use)7.5 points
Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)3 points
Documentation of Sources4.5 pointsTotal150 points
Paper Format: APA