Week 1 - Discussion Question 1Describe the difference in roles between leadership and management. Explain how the goals of management and leadership overlap and provide one example. As a nurse leader, describe how you can facilitate change by taking advantage of this overlap.Week 1 - Discussion Question 2Compare two leadership theories. Provide an overview of each and discuss the strengths and weakness in relation to nursing practice.Week 1 - Discussion Question 3 Review your state's mandat..
Week 2 - Discussion Question 1One of the five elements of emotional intelligence is self-awareness. Explain why emotional intelligence is crucial for effective leadership. Discuss what behaviors someone with a high degree of self-awareness would demonstrate within the context of leading and managing groups. Provide an example.Week 2 - Discussion Question 2Discuss the purpose of strategic planning in a health care environment. Explain what factors affect future planning would include planning in ..
In this assignment, you will propose a quality improvement initiative from your place of employment that could easily be implemented if approved. Assume you are presenting this program to the board for approval of funding. Write an executive summary (750-1,000 words) to present to the board, from which the board will make its decision to fund your program or project. Include the following:
The purpose of the quality improvement initiative.
The target population or audience.
The bene..
Week 3 - Discussion Question 1Describe the fundamental principles of servant leadership. Present two qualities of servant leadership and explain how they support interprofessional communication in providing patient care.Week 3 - Discussion Question 2Describe the characteristics of performance-driven team. Describe the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and explain why it is important in understanding the types of motivation when it comes to team performance...
Week 5 - Discussion Question 1
Discuss how nurse managers and nurse leaders contribute to the reengineering of health care.
Week 5 - Discussion Question 2
Continuous quality improvement (CQI) is the responsibility of all nurses and is vital when addressing the challenges of the health care industry. Provide an example of how you would apply CQI in your current or past position.
Week 5 - Discussion Question 3
Watch the "Diary of Medical Mission Trip" videos dealing with the catastrophic earthqu..