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Week 1 Discussion
Reflection on Leadership Self-Assessment
Purpose
The purpose of this reflection is for learners to review leadership skills and assess their readiness for leadership in the future.
Course Outcome
This reflection enables the student to meet the following course outcome:
CO 1: Apply leadership concepts, skills, and decision making in the provision of quality nursing care. (PO 2)
Directions
Reflection is an activity that involves your deep thought into your own experiences related to the concepts of the week. Answers should be detailed. In reflections students:
Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week
Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates and/or instructor
Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner
Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.
Scholarly sources are NOT required for this reflection
Best Practices include:
Participation early in the week is encouraged to stimulate meaningful discussion among classmates and instructor.
Enter the reflection often during the week to read and learn from posts.
Select different classmates for your reply each week.
Reflection Question
Based on the results you obtained from the Foundation of Nursing Leadership self-assessment in Week 1 Lesson, reflect on the questions below and share in a post.
What is your current leadership style?
How does your leadership style impact your decision making in nursing care?
How will you further develop your leadership skills?
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Week 3 Discussion
Procedures and Evidence
Purpose
The purpose of this discussion is for learners to discuss what happens where you work when a care policy is not based on the current EBP research?
Course Outcome
This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcome:
CO 3: Explain the use of evidence-based practice by leaders and managers. (POs 2, 8)
Directions
Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:
Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week
Integrate outside scholarly sources when required
Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates and/or instructor
Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner
Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.
Best Practices include:
Participation early in the week is encouraged to stimulate meaningful discussion among classmates and instructor.
Enter the discussion often during the week to read and learn from posts.
Select different classmates for your reply each week.
Discussion
Step 1: Read the following case study:
A nurse has an order to complete a procedure on a patient. After reading the procedure, the nurse notices that it is not best practice and it has not been updated for 6 years. The nurse takes this issue to the nurse leader (charge nurse) and the nurse manager (unit manager).
Step 2: Your first post is based on the first letter of your last name. For example, if your last name is Smith, you would answer the nurse manager question. Please review the differences in these roles before posting.
The First Letter of your Last Name
Question to Answer
A-M
What would you do as a nurse leader if your policy or procedure conflicts with the most recent evidence? Describe your response to this nurse.
Why is it important to update policies and procedures? What are the risks if they are outdated?
What is your role as a nurse leader in assuring policies or procedures are up to date?
N-Z
What would you do as a nurse manager if your policy or procedure conflicts with the most recent evidence? Describe your response to this nurse.
Why is it important to update policies and procedures? What are the risks if they are outdated?
What is your role as a nurse manager in assuring policies or procedures are up to date?
Step 3: Reply to classmates in either group.
Your discussion post should look like:
Paragraph one: What would you do as a nurse leader or nurse manager (depending on your last name) if your policy or procedure conflicts with the most recent evidence? Describe your response to this nurse.
Paragraph two: Why is it important to update policies and procedures? What are the risks if they are outdated?
Paragraph three: What is your role as a nurse leader or nurse manager (depending on your last name) in assuring policies or procedures are up to date?
Resources: Where did you find your data?
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Week 5 Discussion
Reflection on Knowledge of Competencies
Purpose
The purpose of this reflection is for learners to learn about legal and ethical competencies in the workplace.
Course Outcome
This reflection enables the student to meet the following course outcome:
CO 5: Summarize legal, ethical, and professional competencies utilized by nursing leadership. (PO 6)
Directions
Reflection is an activity that involves your deep thought into your own experiences related to the concepts of the week. Answers should be detailed. In reflections students:
Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week
Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates and/or instructor
Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner
Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.
Scholarly sources are NOT required for this reflection
Best Practices include:
Participation early in the week is encouraged to stimulate meaningful discussion among classmates and instructor.
Enter the reflection often during the week to read and learn from posts.
Select different classmates for your reply each week.
Reflection
Reflect on your current knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act in your state or review your acts, rules, and regulations by going to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing at https://www.ncsbn.org/npa.htm (Links to an external site.)
How familiar are you with your state's Nurse Practice Act?
What did you learn that you didn't know before today?
How does this knowledge assist you as a leader or manager?
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Week 7 Discussion
Technology in Healthcare
Purpose
The purpose of this discussion is for learners to review technology and security of patient information in the workplace.
Course Outcomes
This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcome:
CO 1: Apply leadership concepts, skills, and decision making in the provision of quality nursing care. (PO 2)
CO 3: Explain the use of evidence-based practice by leaders and managers. (POs 2, 8)
Directions
Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:
Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week
Integrate outside scholarly sources when required
Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates and/or instructor
Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner
Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.
Best Practices include:
Participation early in the week is encouraged to stimulate meaningful discussion among classmates and instructor.
Enter the discussion often during the week to read and learn from posts.
Select different classmates for your reply each week.
Discussion
Step 1: Read the following case study:
In a local home healthcare agency, nurses are using their personal cell phones to email and text physicians, the agency, and local hospitals. The agency is considering providing the nurses company cell phones with a secure login. There are advantages and disadvantages of each option.
Step 2: Your first post is based on the first letter of your last name. For example, if your last name is Smith, you would address the use of company devices. Please consider impact of use, tracking of information, security, education, cost, and maintenance.
The First Letter of your Last Name
Question to Answer
A-M
What are the advantages of using personal devices for professional communication?
What are the disadvantages of using personal devices for professional communication?
If you were the agency, would you choose personal or company devices? Explain your choice.
N-Z
What are the advantages of using company devices for professional communication?
What are the disadvantages of using company devices for professional communication?
If you were the agency, would you choose personal or company devices? Explain your choice.
Step 3: Reply to classmates in either group.
Your discussion post should look like:
Paragraph one: Discuss advantages of the assigned device (based on last name)
Paragraph two: Discuss disadvantages of the assigned device (based on last name)
Paragraph three: Explain your personal opinion of which device should be selected.
Resources: Where did you find your data?
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Week 8 Discussion
Retention and Recruitment
Purpose
The purpose of this discussion is for learners to reflect on how to retain and recruit nurses for the future.
Course Outcomes
This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcome:
CO 4: Describe interprofessional communication and collaboration strategies. (POs 2, 3)
Directions
Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:
Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week
Integrate outside scholarly sources when required
Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates and/or instructor
Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner
Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.
Best Practices include:
Participation early in the week is encouraged to stimulate meaningful discussion among classmates and instructor.
Enter the discussion often during the week to read and learn from posts.
Select different classmates for your reply each week.
Discussion
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (as cited in American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2019), over 200,000 new RNs will be needed each year through 2026 to replace nurses who retire and to fill new positions. National Council of State Boards of Nursing and The Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers (as cited in American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2019) reported that about 51% of today's RNs are 50 years old or older. These are dramatic numbers and represent a challenge for future nurse leaders and managers.
If you were a nurse leader or manager, how would you retain the nurses you have? How would you recruit additional nurses? In your opinion, what do you think the future of the nursing workforce will look like in 50 years?
Your discussion post should look like:
Paragraph one: How would you retain the nurses you have?
Paragraph two: How would you recruit additional nurses?
Paragraph three: What do you think the future of the nursing workforce will look like in 50 years?
Resources: Where did you find your data?
Reference
American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2019). Fact sheet: Nursing shortage. https://www.aacnnursing.org/Portals/42/News/Factsheets/Nursing-Shortage-Factsheet.pdf
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Week 2 Assignment
Direct Care Project Part 1: Assessment and Diagnosis
Purpose
The purpose of this direct care project is for learners to apply the nursing process to assess if the nursing care provided by professionally certified nurses will result in improved patient outcomes. This is Part 1 of 4 in the Direct Care Project.
Direct Care Project Overview
There are four parts to the Direct Care Project.
There will be graded Project Check-ins that correlate to each part.
Review the table below for overview and due dates with each topic.
Carefully review the instructions, tutorials, templates, and rubrics for each of the four parts as you begin this Course Project.
Contact your instructor with questions.
Course Outcomes
This direct care project enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:?
CO 1: Apply leadership concepts, skills, and decision making in the provision of quality nursing care. (PO 2)
CO 2: Apply the nursing process to quality improvement of patient-centered care outcomes. (POs 4, 7)
Part 1 enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
CO 1: Apply leadership concepts, skills, and decision making in the provision of quality nursing care. (PO 2)
CO 2: Apply the nursing process to quality improvement of patient-centered care outcomes. (POs 4, 7)
Directions for Part 1
Review the Direct Care Project Overview above.
View the Direct Care Project Part 1 Tutorial (Click here to view) (Links to an external site.).
Download the Direct Care Part 1: Assessment and Diagnosis template under Templates below.
Please address the following areas on the provided template:
State the clinical certification and target population including setting that were approved by your instructor in the Week 2: Direct Care Part 1: Assessment and Diagnosis Check-In.
Thorough discussion of why this certification was selected in relationship to the selected setting
Describe the criteria for selected clinical certification
Process to obtain clinical certification
Cost of application and testing
Requirements prior to certification
Examination description
Renewal time and process
Required items for renewal
Provide APA reference for one peer-reviewed scholarly professional nursing journal article connecting patient outcomes, certification, and leadership skills.
From Chamberlain Library
CINAHL or ProQuest
Note: Do not use CINAHL Guides or Evidence-Based Care Sheets
Full Text only
No more than 5 years old
In English
Peer-reviewed
Include the permalink
For more information on finding Permalinks in the Chamberlain Library, see Learn the Library and Finding Permalinks (Links to an external site.)
Reference must be use APA format including author(s), year, article title, journal name, volume number, issue number, page numbers, italics, parentheses, punctuation, double line spacing, and hanging indent. Include DOI if available.
Summarize findings of article
Summarize the key points of the selected peer-reviewed scholarly professional nursing journal article in one or two paragraphs.
Be clear and concise.
Discuss how patient outcomes in the selected setting could be improved by certified nurses.
Discuss how certification can impact leadership skills in the selected setting.
Identify a problem (diagnosis) based on your assessment
Important: The problem you identify will be utilized in Parts 2, 3, and 4 of the Direct Care Project.
Write the problem diagnosis (See template)
Submit template through the Submit Assignment button on this page.
Templates
Direct Care Part 1: Assessment and Diagnosis Template (Download here) (Links to an external site.)
Best Practices
Please use your browser's File setting to save or print this page.
Use the template provided. If the template is not used, a deduction will be applied. See rubric below.
Spell check for spelling and grammar errors prior to final submission.?
Use the rubric as a final check prior to submission to ensure all content is clearly addressed.?
Scholarly Sources and Citations
One reference needed
Cite reference in APA format
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Week 4 Assignment
Direct Care Project Part 2: Planning the Presentation
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is for learners to create a presentation for the selected targeted population about the specific clinical certification including how it could impact patient outcomes and leadership.
Direct Care Project Overview
There are four parts to the Direct Care Project.
There will be graded Project Check-ins that correlate to each part.
The topic selected in Part 1 will be the same one used in Parts 2 through 4.
Review the table below for overview and due dates with each topic.
Carefully review the instructions, templates, tutorials, and rubrics for each part.
Contact your instructor with questions.
Course Outcomes
This direct care project enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
CO 1: Apply leadership concepts, skills, and decision making in the provision of quality nursing care. (PO 2)
CO 2: Apply the nursing process to quality improvement of patient-centered care outcomes. (POs 4, 7)
Part 2 enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
CO 1: Apply leadership concepts, skills, and decision making in the provision of quality nursing care. (PO 2)
CO 2: Apply the nursing process to quality improvement of patient-centered care outcomes. (POs 4, 7)
Directions for Part 2
For this part of the direct care project, you will be creating a PowerPoint presentation based on the topic and problem identified in Part 1.
View the Direct Care Project Part 2 Tutorial (Click to here to view) (Links to an external site.).
Download the template below and create a PowerPoint presentation for your selected group.
Create speaker notes for the PowerPoint presentation. These will assist you as you present and will be part of your assignment submission.
The presentation should be no fewer than 8 and no more than 12 slides. This does not include the introduction and reference slides.
Submit presentation in PDF for instructor approval. See Submitting PowerPoint Notes Pages in PDF format (Download here) (Links to an external site.).
Note: You may not present until your presentation has been approved by your instructor.
Review comments about your presentation from your instructor in Grades.
Even if you are approved, you may have to edit your presentation.
If your presentation is approved, it will be marked "Complete" under the Week 4: Direct Care Project Part 2: Presentation Approval under Grades.
If your presentation is not approved, it will be marked "Incomplete" under the Week 4: Direct Care Project Part 2: Presentation Approval under Grades.
Follow your instructor's directions for next steps. You may be instructed to resubmit.
After your presentation is approved, see Week 5: Direct Care Project Part 3: Implementing Your Presentation.
Template
PowerPoint Presentation Template (Download here) (Links to an external site.)
Best Practices
Please use your browser's File setting to save or print this page.
Check for spelling and grammar errors prior to final submission.
Use bullet points instead of long sentences or paragraphs
Include graphics, photographs, colors, and themes.
Use the rubric as a final check prior to submission to ensure all content is clearly addressed.?
Scholarly Sources and Citations
Minimum of 2 references. See Presentation Instructions for references needed.
Cite all resources in APA format on the slide where content occurs. Cite in lower corner/footer as prompted on template.
Reference slide is in template. Hanging indent is not required.
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Week 6 Assignment
Direct Care Project Part 4: Evaluating the Project
Purpose
The purpose of this direct care project is for learners to apply the nursing process to assess if the nursing care provided by professionally certified nurses will result in improved patient outcomes. This is Part 4 of 4 in the Direct Care Project.
Direct Care Project Overview
There will be graded Project Check-ins that correlate to each part.
The topic selected in Part 1 will be the same one used in Parts 2 through 4.
Review the table below for overview and due dates with each topic.
Contact your instructor with questions.
Course Outcomes
This direct care project enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:?
CO 1: Apply leadership concepts, skills, and decision making in the provision of quality nursing care. (PO 2)
CO 2: Apply the nursing process to quality improvement of patient-centered care outcomes. (POs 4, 7)
Part 4 enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
CO 1: Apply leadership concepts, skills, and decision making in the provision of quality nursing care. (PO 2)
CO 2: Apply the nursing process to quality improvement of patient-centered care outcomes. (POs 4, 7)
Directions for Part 4
View the Direct Care Project Part 4 Tutorial (Click here to view) (Links to an external site.).
Download the Direct Care Part 4: Evaluating the Project template below.
Gather the information from the surveys and attendance form.
Complete the template with the following:
Attendance form data
Include names, titles, and organization
Tables of results
PRE-Survey and POST-Survey results in numerical form
Interpretation of results
Summarize data in the tables
Include any positive or negative changes
Reflection
Overall experience
Summary of outcomes from the pre and post surveys
Gaps in project (Examples: What else would have been helpful? More data? Better resources?)
Barriers to the project (Examples: participant interest, time, limited resources, willingness for change)
Implications for future practice
How could this project impact your professional practice?
Submit the Direct Care Part 4: Evaluating the Project template and the attendance form. The attendance form will be a separate submission in the grades area.
Please note, your assignment will not be graded until the attendance form is submitted.
Template
Click on the link below to download your template.
Direct Care Part 4: Evaluating the Project Template (Download Here) (Links to an external site.)
Best Practices
Please use your browser's File setting to save or print this page.
Use the template provided. If the template is not used, a deduction will be applied. See rubric below.
Spell check for spelling and grammar errors prior to final submission.?
Use the rubric as a final check prior to submission to ensure all content is clearly addressed.
