Benchmark – Applying Leadership and Management Principles

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Assessment Description

The purpose of this assignment is to analyze the various approaches nursing leaders employ when addressing issues in practice.

Select an issue from the following list: workplace violence, workplace injury, unit restructuring, floating, nurse turnover, nurse staffing ratios, or use of contract employees (e.g., registry and travel nurses).

In a 1,000- to 1,250-word paper, discuss the following:

1. Describe the issue you selected. Provide data to support how this issue impacts the quality of care in the setting in which it occurs.
2. Using research evidence for support, present one possible solution that could be implemented to address the issue. In your discussion, be sure to include financial considerations as they relate to implementation of the solution.
3. Select the most appropriate leadership style to address the issue. Provide a rationale for your choice and compare this style to your personal leadership style.
4. Compare two different leadership theories that could be applied to resolve the issue. Explain how each theory would be effective in addressing the issue.
5. Explain the nurse’s role within an interdisciplinary team in promoting patient quality and safety while fostering professionalism to address this issue.

You are required to cite a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years, appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to nursing practice.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

Benchmark Information

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:

RN-BSN

10.3: Develop capacity for leadership.