Research Paper. Leadership Of Nursing

The purpose of this assignment is to synthesize and apply the knowledge you gained in class into a well-written research paper. For this assignment, you will conduct research and write a paper containing the two elements: Part I: Choose one of the listed topics

· Implementing change on a nursing unit (Student must incorporate an example and a change theory)

· Leadership traits for successfully managing in the clinical arena.

· Quality improvement in the nursing unit or system

· Mentorship in nursing

· Preceptor programs for nursing leaders

· Solving incivility in the work place, How can a nurse manager help? (conflict resolution)

· Legal Issues within the nursing unit

· Promotion of ethical behaviors within the nursing unit (student must create a plan and implementation strategy)

· Nursing Unit Strategic Planning

· Compare and contrast the following new roles for the changing health care arena:

. Nurse Navigators, Clinical Nurse Leaders, and Leaders in Patient-Centered Care

Part II: Evaluate how the topic applies to 2 of the following course competencies.

· Integrate concepts related to leadership into the professional nursing role.

· Analyze the philosophy, goals, and organizational structure of a healthcare system in relationship to the delivery of quality healthcare.

· Compare selected theories of leadership, management, and organizations in relation to healthcare agencies.

· Identify how collaborative leadership styles might be utilized in various community agencies to enhance the role of the nurse leader.

· Examine change theory, change management, conflict resolution, and strategies to promote innovation.

· Explain principles of continuous quality improvement (CQI) and the process of quality planning, improvement, and control.

· Discuss the management process and its impact on the delivery of optimal healthcare.

· Analyze how accountability, advocacy, and collaboration augment the management of care.

· Describe the meaning of teamwork in respect to the health care team

· Identify the essential components of a business plan

· Analyze various organization structure/management theories as they relate to nursing practice

In addition to the assignment specifics above, your paper should:

· Be 3-4 pages, not including the title and reference pages.

· Source(s) should be integrated into the paragraphs. Use in-text citations pointing to evidence in the literature that supports your ideas.

· Incorporate a minimum of two (2) peer-reviewed sources into your paper.

· Use current APA format to style your paper and to cite your sources.

· Include a title page and a reference page listing the sources you used. Be sure to plan enough time for proofreading and editing.