Nurses work together in rapidly changing environments and must adapt to keep up with these changes. Understanding the chosen nursing advanced practice role, change theory, and leadership skills fosters cooperative relationships and advances health care for all as nurses lead in the healthcare environment.
Directions:
Analyze your chosen MSN role. Reflect on the future of nursing and health care and how your chosen MSN role, change management, and leadership strategies will address the needs of the future healthcare system.
1. Evaluate the future vision and goals of your chosen MSN role and relate them to emerging healthcare trends and needs.
2. Investigate change management strategies you and other nursing advanced practice colleagues should understand to promote appropriate change management and response to the rapidly evolving healthcare system.
3. Appraise leadership qualities necessary for your chosen advanced nursing practice role. Determine qualities you currently possess and those qualities you will need to develop for your chosen role.
4. Develop a plan to expand your leadership toolbox. What will you do to develop your leadership skills for future needs and challenges?
