Executive Summary 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: 1. The purpose of the quality improvement initiative. 2. The target population or a...

Describe 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. Solution: Success in today’s workforce is increasingly about how teams work together, rather than work done by individuals. Groups that are performance-driven contribute significantly to the overall performance of an organization. Although there are no specific ch...

Describe the fundamental principles of servant leadership. Present two qualities of servant leadership and explain how they support interprofessional communication in providing patient care. Solution: Servant leadership is a model of leadership that was established by Robert Greenleaf. The theory, which mainly focuses on service to others, has been reinforced through the application by prominent leaders. Various characteristics distinguish servant leadership from other leadership styles. Firs...

In this assignment, you will be writing a 1,000-1,250 word paper describing the differing approaches of nursing leaders and managers to issues in practice. To complete this assignment, do the following: 1. Select an issue from the following list: bullying, unit closers and restructuring, floating, nurse turnover, nurse staffing ratios, use of contract employees (i.e., registry and travel nurses), or magnet designation. 2. Describe the selected issue. Discuss how it impacts quality of care an...

Select a topic for your Topic 3 Executive Summary assignment. Post your idea and basic thoughts about the topic using the assignment details from Topic 3. You should provide thoughts to your peers about their topics and ideas that may assist them in completing their projects. Solution: The selected topic for the week 3 executive summary is the implementation of an inpatient education and comprehensive discharge plan for patients with heart failure. The purpose of the project is to improve th...

Discuss the purpose of strategic planning in a health care environment. Explain what factors affect future planning in an organization and what tools can be used for future planning. Solution: Strategic planning is highly important in the healthcare environment. It involves outlining the actionable steps that are needed to attain specific goals. The overall purpose of strategic planning is to align the organizational actions with the stated organizational mission and values (Ginter, Duncan, &...

One 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. Solution: Emotional intelligence (EQ or EI) is the ability to understand, control, and develop own feelings while at the same understanding and managing the feelings of others. EQ extends beyond th...

An applicant's professional history and qualifications are outlined in a resume. A cover letter is a way for the applicant to make a professional introduction to the hiring manager and demonstrate an interest in the company. Develop a current resume and create a formal cover letter for a position for which you would like to apply. Create both the cover letter and resume using a professionally accepted format provided on the Resume-Resources website, located in the Topic Materials. I...

Social media plays a significant role in the lives of nurses in both their professional and personal lives. Additionally, social media is now considered a mainstream part of the process for recruiting and hiring candidates. Inappropriate or unethical conduct on social media can create legal problems for nurses as well as the field of nursing. Login to all social media sites in which you engage. Review your profile, pictures and posts. Based on the professional standards of nursing, identify ...

Research Critiques and PICOT Statement Final Draft Prepare this assignment as a 1,500-1,750 word paper using the instructor feedback from the previous course assignments and the guidelines below. PICOT Question  Revise the PICOT question you wrote in the Topic 1 assignment using the feedback you received from your instructor. The final PICOT question will provide a framework for your capstone project (the project students must complete during their final course in the RN...