NRS 415 Assignment: Benchmark – Applying Leadership and Management Principles

NRS 415 Assignment: Benchmark – Applying Leadership and Management Principles

NRS 415 Assignment: Benchmark – Applying Leadership and Management Principles

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 (i.e., registry and travel nurses).

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

Describe the issue you selected. Provide data to support how this issue impacts the quality of care in the setting in which it occurs.

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.

Describe a leadership style that would best address the issue.

Discuss how this leadership style compares to your personal leadership style.

Compare two different leadership theories that could be applied to resolution of the issue. Explain how each theory would be effective in addressing the issue.

Discuss 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 appropriate for the assignment 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.

American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education

This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competencies 1.1, 2.5, 2.9, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 7.2, 10.3.

Benchmark – Applying Leadership and Management Principles – Rubric

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Rubric Criteria

Total200 points

Criterion

1. Unsatisfactory

2. Insufficient

3. Approaching

4. Acceptable

5. Target

Selected Issue in Nursing Practice

Describe the selected issue and how it impacts quality of care and patient and staff safety.

0 points

A description of the selected issue and how it impacts quality of care and patient and staff safety in the setting in which it occurs is not present.

9 points

A description of the selected issue and how it impacts quality of care and patient and staff safety in the setting in which it occurs is incomplete or incorrect.

9.48 points

A description of the selected issue and how it impacts quality of care and patient and staff safety in the setting in which it occurs is present but lacks detail.

10.68 points

A description of the selected issue and how it impacts quality of care and patient and staff safety in the setting in which it occurs is detailed.

12 points

A description of the selected issue and how it impacts quality of care and patient and staff safety in the setting in which it occurs is thorough and includes relevant supporting details.

Leadership Style to Address Issue (B)

Describe a leadership style that would best address the chosen issue and why this style would be successful. (C10.3)

0 points

Describe a leadership style that would best address the chosen issue and why this style would be successful. (C10.3)

27 points

A description of a leadership style that would best address the chosen issue and why this style would be successful in this setting is incomplete or incorrect.

28.44 points

A description of a leadership style that would best address the chosen issue and why this style would be successful in this setting is present but lacks detail.

32.04 points

A description of a leadership style that would best address the chosen issue and why this style would be successful in this setting is detailed.

36 points

A description of a leadership style that would best address the chosen issue and why this style would be successful in this setting is thorough and includes relevant supporting details.

Leadership Theories to Address Issue

Discuss two leadership theories that could be applied to resolve the issue and how each theory would be effective.

0 points

A discussion of two leadership theories that could be applied to resolve the issue and how each theory would be effective in addressing the issue is not present.

27 points

A discussion of two leadership theories that could be applied to resolve the issue and how each theory would be effective in addressing the issue is incomplete or incorrect.

28.44 points

A discussion of two leadership theories that could be applied to resolve the issue and how each theory would be effective in addressing the issue is present but lacks detail.

32.04 points

A discussion of two leadership theories that could be applied to resolve the issue and how each theory would be effective in addressing the issue is detailed and provides examples.

36 points

A discussion of two leadership theories that could be applied to resolve the issue and how each theory would be effective in addressing the issue is thorough and provides substantial supporting detail and examples.

Medical Errors and a Just Culture

Explain how the issue can lead to medical errors and the nurse’s role in sustaining a just culture reflecting civility and respect.

0 points

An explanation of how the issue can lead to medical errors and the nurse’s role in sustaining a just culture reflecting civility and respect is not present.

21 points

An explanation of how the issue can lead to medical errors and the nurse’s role in sustaining a just culture reflecting civility and respect is incomplete or incorrect.

22.12 points

An explanation of how the issue can lead to medical errors and the nurse’s role in sustaining a just culture reflecting civility and respect is present but lacks supporting detail.

24.92 points

An explanation of how the issue can lead to medical errors and the nurse’s role in sustaining a just culture reflecting civility and respect is present and provides supporting detail.

28 points

An explanation of how the issue can lead to medical errors and the nurse’s role in sustaining a just culture reflecting civility and respect is thorough and provides substantial supporting detail.

Nurse’s Role Within Interdisciplinary Teams

Discuss the nurse’s role within interdisciplinary teams in promoting safety while fostering professionalism.

0 points

A discussion of the nurse’s role within interdisciplinary teams in promoting safety while fostering professionalism to address the issue is not present.

21 points

A discussion of the nurse’s role within interdisciplinary teams in promoting safety while fostering professionalism to address the issue is incomplete or incorrect.

22.12 points

A discussion of the nurse’s role within interdisciplinary teams in promoting safety while fostering professionalism to address the issue is present but lacks detail.

24.92 points

A discussion of the nurse’s role within interdisciplinary teams in promoting safety while fostering professionalism to address the issue is detailed.

28 points

A discussion of the nurse’s role within interdisciplinary teams in promoting safety while fostering professionalism to address the issue is thorough and includes relevant supporting details.

Thesis, Position, or Purpose

Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.

0 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate audience is evident.

10.5 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is unfocused or confused. There is very little awareness of the intended audience.

11.06 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the appropriate audience.

12.46 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately presented. An awareness of the appropriate audience is demonstrated.

14 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly directed to a specific audience.

Development, Structure, and Conclusion

Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves from development.

0 points

No advancement of the thesis, position, or purpose is evident. Connections between paragraphs are missing or inappropriate. No conclusion is offered.

10.5 points

Writing lacks logical progression of the thesis, position, or purpose. Some organization is attempted, but ideas are disconnected. Conclusion is unclear and not supported by the overall development of the purpose.

11.06 points

Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose is discernable. There are inconsistencies in organization or the relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic and not fully aligned to the development of the purpose.

12.46 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on each other. Conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

14 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and logical conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

Evidence

Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers other perspectives.

0 points

Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is absent. The writing relies entirely on the perspective of the writer.

9 points

Evidence is limited or irrelevant. The interpretation of other perspectives is superficial or incorrect.

9.48 points

Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or integration of other perspectives is present.

10.68 points

Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.

12 points

Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Relevant perspectives of others are clearly considered.

Mechanics of Writing

Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.

0 points

Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.

9 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are recurrent.

9.48 points

Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.

10.68 points

Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.

12 points

No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.

Format/Documentation

Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level; documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline.

0 points

Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.

6 points

Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors in documentation of sources are evident.

6.32 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious errors.

7.12 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.

8 points

No errors in formatting or documentation are present.