Conflict resolution in nursing using Thomas-Kilmann Instrume…

Assignment on conflict resolution in nursing and applying nursing theory. 4-6 pages. Must meet the criteria for the assignment and rubric. 5 scholary peer-reviewed articles within 5 years. APA 7th edition. Describing a nursing conflict and using TKI to resolve it. Generalize but also try to incorporate information on conflict between administration and staff between productivity metrics vs. patient-centered, quality care. Conflict is a normal process that can be constructive or destructive depending on how it is managed and resolved. Conflict occurs at all levels within an organization. The dynamic nature of health care offered by diverse health care providers caring for a diverse population, may promote a higher level of conflict. A leader understands how to recognize conflict and engages in strategies to effect positive resolution. In this assessment students will explain conflict management and apply a model to support conflict resolution. Assignment Overview Conflict is a normal process that can be constructive or destructive depending on how it is managed and resolved. Conflict occurs at all levels within an organization. The dynamic nature of health care offered by diverse health care providers caring for a diverse population may promote a higher level of conflict. A leader understands how to recognize conflict and engage in strategies for effective positive resolution. For this paper the following sections will be addressed Define an area of conflict in current practice or a potential conflict situation you may face as an advanced practice leader including background evidence to demonstrate it is a problem Identify potential or real barriers that create the conflict and how this particular conflict impacts quality outcomes and care including literature evidence that demonstrate it as a barrier to conflict resolution. After reviewing the Thomas-Kilmann Instrument (TKI) categories from the lesson, identify, what you believe to be, your most common reaction mode to conflict and provide an example of how this reaction mode has been utilized in a conflict along with the outcome of the conflict. Address whether your reaction mode is assertive or cooperative in focus as demonstrated on the TKI model. Please note that you are not required to complete the TKI assessment. Your reaction mode may not be the most appropriate and that is perfectly fine. It is important to be self-reflective in this assignment. Identify the most appropriate reaction mode from the TKI model that should be utilized to promote resolution to this paper’s conflict topic. Why would this reaction mode be the most appropriate reaction to promote resolution? Give a brief example of how this reaction mode would support the conflict topic and promote resolution Reflect on your learning about reaction modes to conflict during the process of writing this assignment. How you will apply this learning in your role as an advanced practice leader to resolve conflict. Summary of key points Assignment Instructions Abide by the Chamberlain College of Nursing Academic Integrity Policy. Sources older than five years may not be used without the permission of the class professor. Title page, pagination, subheadings, body of paper, citation of sources, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the most current edition of the manual. Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure are followed and consistent with formal, scholarly writing as noted in the most current edition of the APA Manual. Please note: If you do not receive a proficient rating in any major content category, you can re-submit your assignment with revisions in those content categories to receive a better grade. You have one additional opportunity to revise after the initial submission in order to make improvements. The initial submission must be a complete paper, rough drafts will not be graded. All revisions must be submitted no later than Sunday of Week 7 at 11:59pm. (You cannot revise your APA for a higher grade in that category) Length: Four to six pages (not including title and reference page) Scholarly literature is required A minimum of three (3) scholarly literature references must be used. Submission: Submit your files via Dropbox: Last name_First initial_Module 6: Conflict Resolution Title page Body of paper (headings for each section) Define an area of conflict in current practice or a potential conflict as an advanced practice leader including background evidence to demonstrate it is a problem Identify potential or real barriers that create the conflict and how this particular conflict impacts quality outcomes and care including literature evidence that demonstrate it as a barrier to conflict resolution. Based upon the Thomas-Kilmann Instrument (TKI) identify your most common reaction mode to conflict and provide an example of how this reaction mode has been utilized in a conflict along with the outcome of the conflict. Address whether your reaction mode is assertive or cooperative in focus as demonstrated on the TKI model. Please note that your reaction mode may not be the most appropriate and that is perfectly fine. It is important to be self-reflective in this assignment. Identify the most appropriate reaction mode from the TKI model that should be utilized to promote resolution to this paper’s conflict topic. Why would this reaction mode be the most appropriate reaction to promote resolution? Give a brief example of how this reaction mode would support the conflict topic and promote resolution Reflect on your learning about reaction modes to conflict during the process of writing this assignment. How you will apply this learning in your role as an advanced practice leader to resolve conflict. Assignment Criteria Assessment Criteria Points % Description Description of Conflict 15 9% Provides the purpose of this paper Identifies the area of conflict Provides background of the conflict Sufficient integration of scholarly sources to support information presented Identifying Barriers 30 19% Identifies barriers that create conflict Addresses how this particular conflict impacts quality outcomes and care Sufficient integration of scholarly sources to support information presented Based upon the Thomas-Kilmann Instrument (TKI) identify your most common reaction mode to conflict. 30 19% Identifies most common reaction mode to conflict based upon the TKI Provide an example of how this reaction mode has been utilized in a conflict along with the outcome of the conflict Address whether your reaction mode is assertive or cooperative in focus as demonstrated on the TKI model Please note that your reaction mode may not be the most appropriate and that is perfectly fine. It is important to be self-reflective in this assignment. Identify the most appropriate reaction mode 30 19% Identifies most appropriate mode for addressing this paper’s conflict topic based upon the TKI model Why would this reaction mode be the most appropriate reaction to promote resolution? Give a brief example of how this reaction mode would support the conflict topic and promote resolution Reflect on your learning 40 25% What did you learn about yourself and your conflict mode during this assignment What are your strengths and weaknesses in dealing with conflict How will you address the areas of opportunity for promoting conflict resolution in your future role as an advanced practice leader Graduate-level Writing Style 15 9% Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure Clarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writing First person can be used for this assignment Synthesis of information is present with no more than one short direct quote (15 words or less) Correct APA format for the following: Page numbering Font style and size Margins and spacing Headings; subheadings Citation and referencing sources Mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers) Quality of Literature Support It is an expectation that a minimum of 3 scholarly sources, current within five years, are integrated within the assignment. If the above expectation is not met, 10 points shall be deducted. (5%) Assignment Length Criteria It is an expectation that the paper is a minimum of 4 pages in length, and a maximum of 6 pages (not including the title or reference pages). If the above expectation is not met, 10 points shall be deducted. (5%) Total 160 100% A quality assignment will meet or exceed the above requirements.