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Final Research Paper: Leadership and Management topic

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.