Sample Answer for NRS 415 Benchmark – Applying Leadership and Management Principles
Assessment Description
The aim of this assignment is to analyze how nursing leaders handle issues in practice. Choose an issue from the following list: workplace violence, workplace injury, unit restructuring, floating, nurse turnover, nurse staffing ratios, or use of contract employees (i.e., registry and travel nurses).
In a 1,000-1,250-word paper, cover the following:
| Criteria | Details |
| Issue Description | Describe the selected issue and provide data on how it impacts care quality in the relevant setting. |
| Proposed Solution | Present a research-supported solution, including financial considerations for implementation. |
| Leadership Style | Describe a leadership style that would effectively address the issue. |
| Personal Leadership Style | Compare this leadership style to your own personal leadership approach. |
| Leadership Theories | Compare two leadership theories applicable to resolving the issue and explain their effectiveness. |
| Interdisciplinary Team Role | Discuss the nurse’s role in an interdisciplinary team for promoting patient quality and safety while addressing the issue. |
Requirements:
- Cite a minimum of three relevant sources.
- Adhere to APA Style Guide guidelines for formatting.
Assignment Guidance
This assignment comes with a rubric. Take a look at the rubric before you start to understand what’s expected for successful completion.
| Assignment Instructions | Details |
| Rubric Review | Make sure to check the rubric for guidance on completing the assignment successfully. |
| Submission Requirement | Submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Find technical support articles in Class Resources if you need help. |
Benchmark Information
This benchmark checks these programmatic competencies:
- RN-BSN
- 10.3: Develop capacity for leadership.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education
This assignment links to AACN Core Competencies 1.1, 2.5, 2.9, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 7.2, 10.3.
Course Description
This course introduces Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education, the professional nurse’s role, and the importance of effective nursing leadership. It emphasizes standards of practice, differentiated nursing practice, professional accountability, interprofessional collaboration, and quality improvement. Focus is on applying leadership styles and management skills.
Feel free to ask for clarification or assistance if needed.
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