Final research paper

Final Research Paper: Leadership and Management topic

The purpose of this assignment is to synthesize and apply the knowledge you gained in class into a well-written research paper. For this assignment, you will conduct research and write a paper containing the two elements:

Part I: Choose one of the listed topics

• Implementing change on a nursing unit (Student must incorporate an example and a change theory)


• Leadership traits for successfully managing in the clinical arena.


• Quality improvement in the nursing unit or system


• Mentorship in nursing


• Preceptor programs for nursing leaders


• Solving incivility in the work place, How can a nurse manager help? (conflict resolution)


• Legal Issues within the nursing unit


• Promotion of ethical behaviors within the nursing unit (student must create a plan and implementation strategy)


• Nursing Unit Strategic Planning


• Compare and contrast the following new roles for the changing health care arena:
  
  
  
  • Nurse Navigators, Clinical Nurse Leaders, and Leaders in Patient-Centered Care
  
  
  
  

Part II: Evaluate how the topic applies to 2 of the following course competencies.

• Integrate concepts related to leadership into the professional nursing role.


• Analyze the philosophy, goals, and organizational structure of a healthcare system in relationship to the delivery of quality healthcare.


• Compare selected theories of leadership, management, and organizations in relation to healthcare agencies.


• Identify how collaborative leadership styles might be utilized in various community agencies to enhance the role of the nurse leader.


• Examine change theory, change management, conflict resolution, and strategies to promote innovation.


• Explain principles of continuous quality improvement (CQI) and the process of quality planning, improvement, and control.


• Discuss the management process and its impact on the delivery of optimal healthcare.


• Analyze how accountability, advocacy, and collaboration augment the management of care.


• Describe the meaning of teamwork in respect to the health care team


• Identify the essential components of a business plan


• Analyze various organization structure/management theories as they relate to nursing practice

In addition to the assignment specifics above, your paper should:

• Be 3-4 pages, not including the title and reference pages.


• Source(s) should be integrated into the paragraphs. Use in-text citations pointing to evidence in the literature that supports your ideas.


• Incorporate a minimum of two (2) peer-reviewed sources into your paper.


• Use current APA format to style your paper and to cite your sources.


• Include a title page and a reference page listing the sources you used. Be sure to plan enough time for proofreading and editing.