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Question 1 Reflection Question

Based on the results you obtained from the Foundation of Nursing Leadership self-assessment in Week 1 Lesson, reflect on the questions below and share in a post.

• What is your current leadership style?
• How does your leadership style impact your decision making in nursing care?
• How will you further develop your leadership skills?
• QUESTION 2
  

  Directions for Part 1

  1. 1. Review the Direct Care Project Overview above.
     2. View the Direct Care Project Part 1 Tutorial (Click here to view) (Links to an external site.).
     3. Download the Direct Care Part 1: Assessment and Diagnosis template under Templates below.
     4. Please address the following areas on the provided template:
        1. State the clinical certification and target population including setting that were approved by your instructor in the Week 2: Direct Care Part 1: Assessment and Diagnosis Check-In.
        2. Thorough discussion of why this certification was selected in relationship to the selected setting
        3. Describe the criteria for selected clinical certification
           1. Process to obtain clinical certification
           2. Cost of application and testing
           3. Requirements prior to certification
           4. Examination description
           5. Renewal time and process
           6. Required items for renewal
        4. Provide APA reference for one peer-reviewed scholarly professional nursing journal article connecting patient outcomes, certification, and leadership skills.
           1. From Chamberlain Library
              1. CINAHL or ProQuest
              2. Note: Do not use CINAHL Guides or Evidence-Based Care Sheets
           2. Full Text only
           3. No more than 5 years old
           4. In English
           5. Peer-reviewed
           6. Include the permalink
              1. For more information on finding Permalinks in the Chamberlain Library, see Learn the Library and Finding Permalinks (Links to an external site.)
           7. Reference must be use APA format including author(s), year, article title, journal name, volume number, issue number, page numbers, italics, parentheses, punctuation, double line spacing, and hanging indent. Include DOI if available.
        5. Summarize findings of article
           1. Summarize the key points of the selected peer-reviewed scholarly professional nursing journal article in one or two paragraphs.
           2. Be clear and concise.
        6. Discuss how patient outcomes in the selected setting could be improved by certified nurses.
        7. Discuss how certification can impact leadership skills in the selected setting.
     5. Identify a problem (diagnosis) based on your assessment
        1. Important: The problem you identify will be utilized in Parts 2, 3, and 4 of the Direct Care Project.
     6. Write the problem diagnosis (See template)
     7. Submit template through the Submit Assignment button on this page.

  Templates

  Direct Care Part 1: Assessment and Diagnosis Template (Download here)

• QUESTION 3
• DiscussionStep 1: Read the following case study:A nurse has an order to complete a procedure on a patient. After reading the procedure, the nurse notices that it is not best practice and it has not been updated for 6 years. The nurse takes this issue to the nurse leader (charge nurse) and the nurse manager (unit manager).Step 2: Your first post is based on the first letter of your last name. For example, if your last name is Smith, you would answer the nurse manager question. Please review the differences in these roles before posting.The First Letter of your Last NameQuestion to AnswerA-MWhat would you do as a nurse leader if your policy or procedure conflicts with the most recent evidence? Describe your response to this nurse. Why is it important to update policies and procedures? What are the risks if they are outdated?What is your role as a nurse leader in assuring policies or procedures are up to date? N-ZWhat would you do as a nurse manager if your policy or procedure conflicts with the most recent evidence? Describe your response to this nurse. Why is it important to update policies and procedures? What are the risks if they are outdated?What is your role as a nurse manager in assuring policies or procedures are up to date? Step 3: Reply to classmates in either group. Your discussion post should look like:
  • Paragraph one: What would you do as a nurse leader or nurse manager (depending on your last name) if your policy or procedure conflicts with the most recent evidence? Describe your response to this nurse.
  • Paragraph two: Why is it important to update policies and procedures? What are the risks if they are outdated?
  • Paragraph three: What is your role as a nurse leader or nurse manager (depending on your last name) in assuring policies or procedures are up to date?
  • Resources: Where did you find your data?
  • QUESTION 4
    

    Directions for Part 2

    1. For this part of the direct care project, you will be creating a PowerPoint presentation based on the topic and problem identified in Part 1.
    2. View the Direct Care Project Part 2 Tutorial (Click to here to view) (Links to an external site.).
    3. Download the template below and create a PowerPoint presentation for your selected group.
    4. Create speaker notes for the PowerPoint presentation. These will assist you as you present and will be part of your assignment submission.
    5. The presentation should be no fewer than 8 and no more than 12 slides. This does not include the introduction and reference slides.
    6. Submit presentation in PDF for instructor approval. See Submitting PowerPoint Notes Pages in PDF format (Download here) (Links to an external site.).
    7. Note: You may not present until your presentation has been approved by your instructor.
       1. Review comments about your presentation from your instructor in Grades.
          1. Even if you are approved, you may have to edit your presentation.
       2. If your presentation is approved, it will be marked “Complete” under the Week 4: Direct Care Project Part 2: Presentation Approval under Grades.
       3. If your presentation is not approved, it will be marked “Incomplete” under the Week 4: Direct Care Project Part 2: Presentation Approval under Grades.
          1. Follow your instructor’s directions for next steps. You may be instructed to resubmit.
    8. After your presentation is approved, see Week 5: Direct Care Project Part 3: Implementing Your Presentation.

    Template

    PowerPoint Presentation Template (Download here)

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  • QUESTION 5 ReflectionReflect on your current knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act in your state or review your acts, rules, and regulations by going to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing at https://www.ncsbn.org/npa.htm (Links to an external site.)
    • How familiar are you with your state’s Nurse Practice Act?
    • What did you learn that you didn’t know before today?
    • How does this knowledge assist you as a leader or manager?
    • QUESTION 6
    • DiscussionStep 1: Read the following case study:In a local home healthcare agency, nurses are using their personal cell phones to email and text physicians, the agency, and local hospitals. The agency is considering providing the nurses company cell phones with a secure login. There are advantages and disadvantages of each option.Step 2: Your first post is based on the first letter of your last name. For example, if your last name is Smith, you would address the use of company devices. Please consider impact of use, tracking of information, security, education, cost, and maintenance.The First Letter of your Last NameQuestion to AnswerA-MWhat are the advantages of using personal devices for professional communication?What are the disadvantages of using personal devices for professional communication?If you were the agency, would you choose personal or company devices? Explain your choice. N-ZWhat are the advantages of using company devices for professional communication?What are the disadvantages of using company devices for professional communication?If you were the agency, would you choose personal or company devices? Explain your choice.Step 3: Reply to classmates in either group.Your discussion post should look like:
      • Paragraph one: Discuss advantages of the assigned device (based on last name)
      • Paragraph two: Discuss disadvantages of the assigned device (based on last name)
      • Paragraph three: Explain your personal opinion of which device should be selected.
      • Resources: Where did you find your data?

Discussion 7

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (as cited in American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2019), over 200,000 new RNs will be needed each year through 2026 to replace nurses who retire and to fill new positions. National Council of State Boards of Nursing and The Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers (as cited in American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2019) reported that about 51% of today’s RNs are 50 years old or older. These are dramatic numbers and represent a challenge for future nurse leaders and managers.

If you were a nurse leader or manager, how would you retain the nurses you have? How would you recruit additional nurses? In your opinion, what do you think the future of the nursing workforce will look like in 50 years?

Your discussion post should look like:

• Paragraph one: How would you retain the nurses you have?
• Paragraph two: How would you recruit additional nurses?
• Paragraph three: What do you think the future of the nursing workforce will look like in 50 years?
• Resources: Where did you find your data?

Reference

American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2019). Fact sheet: Nursing shortage. https://www.aacnnursing.org/Portals/42/News/Factsh…