Assignment: Nursing Leadership Paper
In this assignment, you will assess a current semi-direct or indirect nursing situation that is in need of change. Observe a healthcare environment, focusing on areas of the nursing process that are inefficient, unsafe, or problematic in nature. Diagnose the problem and choose a nursing change theory that suits the change(s) you want to make. Propose a detailed plan based on your chosen change theory, explaining how to implement change. Develop criteria to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan and include a timeline for your change proposal. Finally, reflect on how your change affects the nursing profession.
Assignment Details:
Perform the following tasks:
- Complete the reading assignment and the interactive lesson before attempting this assignment.
- Assess a current semi-direct or indirect nursing situation that is in need of change.
o Observe your healthcare environment, focusing on areas of nursing process that are inefficient, unsafe, or problematic in nature.
o Diagnose the problem and choose a nursing change theory that suits the change you want to make.
o Propose a detailed plan based on your chosen change theory, explaining how to implement change.
o Develop criteria to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan and include a timeline for your change proposal.
o Reflect on how your change affects the nursing profession.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.