Conduct research and write a paper containing the two elements:
Part I: Choose one of the listed topics -Implementing change in 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 workplace, 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 healthcare 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 lead into the professional nursing role. -Analyze the philosophy, goals, and organizational structure of a healthcare system in relation 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 the principles of continuous quality improvement (COI) 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 with respect to the healthcare team -Identify the essential components of a business plan -Analyze various organization structure/management theories as they relate to nursing practice
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