Homework: Change Paper
Develop a scholarly paper addressing a problem, issue, or situation needing change within the practice setting. The paper will address how the advanced practice nurse can facilitate and develop a road map for change.
Criteria:
a. Identify a problem, issue, or situation needing change within the practice or organizational setting. Include background information.
• Select and discuss a change model that can be applied to the selected problem, issue, or situation.
• Discuss how to facilitate the change and create buy-in from the health care professionals
b. Discuss possible resistance to the change that would need to be overcome
c. Articulate a plan for making the change using a change road map for the team (the starting point, steps to take for making the change, and successful completion). This is a narrative, not a diagram.
d. Explain the importance of effective communication and the role it plays in influencing decisions during the change.
e. The scholarly paper should be in narrative format and 4 to 5 pages excluding the title and reference page.
f. Include an introductory paragraph, purpose statement, and a conclusion.
g. Include level 1 and 2 headings to organize the paper.
h. Write the paper in third person, not first person (meaning do not use ‘we' or ‘I') and in a scholarly manner. To clarify I, we, you, me, our may not be used. In addition, describing yourself as the researcher or the author should not be used.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.