NRS 451V Week 2 Assignment Benchmark Effective Approaches in Leadership and Management

NRS 451V Week 2 Assignment Benchmark Effective Approaches in Leadership and Management Recent

In this assignment, you will be writing a 1,000-1,250-word essay describing the differing approaches of nursing leaders and managers to issues in practice. To complete this assignment, do the following:

Select an issue from the following list: nursing shortage and nurse turn-over, nurse staffing ratios, unit closures and restructuring, use of contract employees (i.e., registry and travel nurses), continuous quality improvement and patient satisfaction, and magnet designation.

Compare and contrast how you would expect nursing leaders and managers to approach your selected issue. Support your rationale by using the theories, principles, skills, and roles of the leader versus manager described in your readings.

Identify the approach that best fits your personal and professional philosophy of nursing and explain why the approach is suited to your personal leadership style.

Use at least two references other than your text and those provided in the course.

Rubric Criteria

Total 150 points

Criterion	1. Unsatisfactory	2. Less Than Satisfactory	3. Satisfactory	4. Good	5. Excellent
Ensuring Professionalism Through Diverse Health Care Settings (B) Ensuring Professionalism Through Diverse Health Care Settings (C1.1)	0 points Discussion on what additional aspects managers and leaders would need to initiate to ensure professionalism throughout diverse health care settings while addressing the selected issue is omitted. The discussion fails to meet the assignment criteria.	22.5 points A partial summary on what additional aspects managers and leaders would need to initiate to ensure professionalism throughout diverse health care settings while addressing the selected issue is presented. The summary contains significant omissions. There are inaccuracies.	23.7 points A general discussion on what additional aspects managers and leaders would need to initiate to ensure professionalism throughout diverse health care settings while addressing the selected issue is presented. It is unclear how some of the aspects continue to address the selected issue, or the aspects do not appear to relate to a diverse health care setting.	26.7 points A discussion on what additional aspects managers and leaders would need to initiate to ensure professionalism throughout diverse health care settings while addressing the selected issue is presented. Overall, the aspects presented address the selected issue and relate to a diverse health care setting. The items proposed in the discussion generally support professionalism in diverse health care settings.	30 points A detailed discussion on what additional aspects managers and leaders would need to initiate to ensure professionalism throughout diverse health care settings while addressing the selected issue is presented. The aspects presented clearly continue to address the selected issue and relate to a diverse health care setting. The items proposed in the discussion support the exemplification of professionalism in diverse health care settings.
Documentation of Sources Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)	0 points Sources are not documented.	3.38 points Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.	3.56 points Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.	4.01 points Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.	4.5 points Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)	0 points Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.	5.63 points Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.	5.93 points Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.	6.68 points Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.	7.5 points Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
Differing Roles and Approaches of Nursing Leaders and Nursing Managers (B) Differing Roles and Approaches of Nursing Leaders and Nursing Managers (C1.3)	0 points Explanation of the differing roles and approaches for nursing leaders and nursing managers is omitted.	16.88 points A partial explanation of the differing roles and approaches for nursing leaders and nursing managers is presented. It is unclear how the roles and approaches relate to the selected issue, or how they would promote patient safety and quality care. Rationale using theories, principles, skills, and nursing manager or nursing leader roles is not used.	17.78 points A general explanation of the differing roles and approaches for nursing leaders and nursing managers is presented. A general summary of how the roles and approaches relate to the selected issue, and how they would promote patient safety and quality care, is provided. Some rationale using theories, principles, skills, and nursing manager or nursing leader roles is used.	20.03 points An explanation of the differing roles and approaches for nursing leaders and nursing managers is presented. An explanation of how the roles and approaches relate to the selected issue, and how they would promote patient safety and quality care, is provided. Rationale using theories, principles, skills, and nursing manager or nursing leader roles is used. Some detail is needed for accuracy or clarity. More rationale is needed in some areas. The explanation demonstrates a general understanding of the of nursing leadership and management roles in the promotion of patient safety and quality care.	22.5 points A detailed explanation of the differing roles and approaches for nursing leaders and nursing managers is presented. A well-developed explanation of how the roles and approaches relate to the selected issue, and how they would promote patient safety and quality care, is provided. Rationale using theories, principles, skills, and nursing manager or nursing leader roles is used. The explanation demonstrates insight into exercising the roles of professional nursing leadership and management in the promotion of patient safety and quality care.
Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)	0 points Template is not used appropriately, or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.	2.25 points Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.	2.37 points Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.	2.67 points Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.	3 points All format elements are correct.
Thesis Development and Purpose Thesis Development and Purpose	0 points Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.	5.63 points Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.	5.93 points Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.	6.68 points Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.	7.5 points Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
Selected Issue, Setting, and Impact on Patient Safety Selected Issue, Setting, and Impact on Patient Safety	0 points The issue described does not meet the assignment criteria. The description of the issue and its impact to quality of care and patient safety is omitted.	16.88 points A partial summary of the issue is presented. How it impacts quality of care and patient safety is unclear. There are omissions of key information.	17.78 points A general description of the issue is presented. A summary of how it impacts quality of care and patient safety is presented; more information is needed. There are some inaccuracies.	20.03 points A description of the issue is presented. How the issue impacts quality of care and patient safety is presented. Some detail is needed for clarity or accuracy.	22.5 points A clear description of the issue is presented. How the issue impacts quality of care and patient safety is detailed and accurate.
Leadership Style to Address Issue Leadership Style to Address Issue	0 points A leadership style to address the chosen issue is omitted. The proposed item is not a leadership style.	16.88 points A leadership style to address the chosen issue is partially summarized. The characteristics of the leadership style are vaguely presented. It is unclear why this style could be successful in this setting.	17.78 points The characteristics of the identified leadership style are described. A general explanation of why this style could be successful in this setting is presented. There are some gaps in the explanation. More information or rationale is needed.	20.03 points The characteristics of the identified leadership style are described. An explanation of why this style could be successful in this setting is presented. Some rationale is needed for support.	22.5 points The characteristics of the identified leadership style are clearly described. A detailed explanation of why this style could be successful in this setting is presented. Strong rationale is provided for support.
Argument Logic and Construction Argument Logic and Construction	0 points Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.	5.63 points Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.	5.93 points Argument is orderly but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.	6.68 points Argument shows logical progression. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.	7.5 points Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
Professional Standards of Practice to Rectify Issue or Maintain Professional Conduct (B) Professional Standards of Practice to Rectify Issue or Maintain Professional Conduct (D3.4)	0 points How professional standards of practice should be demonstrated in this situation to help rectify the issue or maintain professional conduct is not discussed.	16.88 points A summary of how professional standards of practice should be demonstrated in this situation to help rectify the issue or maintain professional conduct is presented. The summary is incomplete. More information is needed. There are significant inaccuracies.	17.78 points A general discussion of how professional standards of practice should be demonstrated in this situation to help rectify the issue or maintain professional conduct is presented. There are some gaps in the discussion; some information is needed. There are minor inaccuracies. Rationale is needed for support.	20.03 points A discussion of how professional standards of practice should be demonstrated in this situation to help rectify the issue or maintain professional conduct is presented. Minor detail is needed for clarity or accuracy. Rationale provides adequate support.	22.5 points A through discussion of how professional standards of practice should be demonstrated in this situation to help rectify the issue or maintain professional conduct is presented. An understanding of the importance of professional standards of practice in resolving issues and maintaining professional conduct is demonstrated. Strong rationale supports discussion.

Criterion

1. Unsatisfactory

2. Less Than Satisfactory

3. Satisfactory

4. Good

5. Excellent

Ensuring Professionalism Through Diverse Health Care Settings (B)

Ensuring Professionalism Through Diverse Health Care Settings (C1.1)

0 points

Discussion on what additional aspects managers and leaders would need to initiate to ensure professionalism throughout diverse health care settings while addressing the selected issue is omitted. The discussion fails to meet the assignment criteria.

22.5 points

A partial summary on what additional aspects managers and leaders would need to initiate to ensure professionalism throughout diverse health care settings while addressing the selected issue is presented. The summary contains significant omissions. There are inaccuracies.

23.7 points

A general discussion on what additional aspects managers and leaders would need to initiate to ensure professionalism throughout diverse health care settings while addressing the selected issue is presented. It is unclear how some of the aspects continue to address the selected issue, or the aspects do not appear to relate to a diverse health care setting.

26.7 points

A discussion on what additional aspects managers and leaders would need to initiate to ensure professionalism throughout diverse health care settings while addressing the selected issue is presented. Overall, the aspects presented address the selected issue and relate to a diverse health care setting. The items proposed in the discussion generally support professionalism in diverse health care settings.

30 points

A detailed discussion on what additional aspects managers and leaders would need to initiate to ensure professionalism throughout diverse health care settings while addressing the selected issue is presented. The aspects presented clearly continue to address the selected issue and relate to a diverse health care setting. The items proposed in the discussion support the exemplification of professionalism in diverse health care settings.

Documentation of Sources

Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)

0 points

Sources are not documented.

3.38 points

Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.

3.56 points

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.

4.01 points

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.

4.5 points

Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

0 points

Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.

5.63 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.

5.93 points

Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.

6.68 points

Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.

7.5 points

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

Differing Roles and Approaches of Nursing Leaders and Nursing Managers (B)

Differing Roles and Approaches of Nursing Leaders and Nursing Managers (C1.3)

0 points

Explanation of the differing roles and approaches for nursing leaders and nursing managers is omitted.

16.88 points

A partial explanation of the differing roles and approaches for nursing leaders and nursing managers is presented. It is unclear how the roles and approaches relate to the selected issue, or how they would promote patient safety and quality care. Rationale using theories, principles, skills, and nursing manager or nursing leader roles is not used.

17.78 points

A general explanation of the differing roles and approaches for nursing leaders and nursing managers is presented. A general summary of how the roles and approaches relate to the selected issue, and how they would promote patient safety and quality care, is provided. Some rationale using theories, principles, skills, and nursing manager or nursing leader roles is used.

20.03 points

An explanation of the differing roles and approaches for nursing leaders and nursing managers is presented. An explanation of how the roles and approaches relate to the selected issue, and how they would promote patient safety and quality care, is provided. Rationale using theories, principles, skills, and nursing manager or nursing leader roles is used. Some detail is needed for accuracy or clarity. More rationale is needed in some areas. The explanation demonstrates a general understanding of the of nursing leadership and management roles in the promotion of patient safety and quality care.

22.5 points

A detailed explanation of the differing roles and approaches for nursing leaders and nursing managers is presented. A well-developed explanation of how the roles and approaches relate to the selected issue, and how they would promote patient safety and quality care, is provided. Rationale using theories, principles, skills, and nursing manager or nursing leader roles is used. The explanation demonstrates insight into exercising the roles of professional nursing leadership and management in the promotion of patient safety and quality care.

Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

0 points

Template is not used appropriately, or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.

2.25 points

Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.

2.37 points

Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.

2.67 points

Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.

3 points

All format elements are correct.

Thesis Development and Purpose

0 points

Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.

5.63 points

Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.

5.93 points

Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.

6.68 points

Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.

7.5 points

Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

Selected Issue, Setting, and Impact on Patient Safety

0 points

The issue described does not meet the assignment criteria. The description of the issue and its impact to quality of care and patient safety is omitted.

16.88 points

A partial summary of the issue is presented. How it impacts quality of care and patient safety is unclear. There are omissions of key information.

17.78 points

A general description of the issue is presented. A summary of how it impacts quality of care and patient safety is presented; more information is needed. There are some inaccuracies.

20.03 points

A description of the issue is presented. How the issue impacts quality of care and patient safety is presented. Some detail is needed for clarity or accuracy.

22.5 points

A clear description of the issue is presented. How the issue impacts quality of care and patient safety is detailed and accurate.

Leadership Style to Address Issue

0 points

A leadership style to address the chosen issue is omitted. The proposed item is not a leadership style.

16.88 points

A leadership style to address the chosen issue is partially summarized. The characteristics of the leadership style are vaguely presented. It is unclear why this style could be successful in this setting.

17.78 points

The characteristics of the identified leadership style are described. A general explanation of why this style could be successful in this setting is presented. There are some gaps in the explanation. More information or rationale is needed.

20.03 points

The characteristics of the identified leadership style are described. An explanation of why this style could be successful in this setting is presented. Some rationale is needed for support.

22.5 points

The characteristics of the identified leadership style are clearly described. A detailed explanation of why this style could be successful in this setting is presented. Strong rationale is provided for support.

Argument Logic and Construction

0 points

Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.

5.63 points

Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.

5.93 points

Argument is orderly but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.

6.68 points

Argument shows logical progression. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.

7.5 points

Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

Professional Standards of Practice to Rectify Issue or Maintain Professional Conduct (B)

Professional Standards of Practice to Rectify Issue or Maintain Professional Conduct (D3.4)

0 points

How professional standards of practice should be demonstrated in this situation to help rectify the issue or maintain professional conduct is not discussed.

16.88 points

A summary of how professional standards of practice should be demonstrated in this situation to help rectify the issue or maintain professional conduct is presented. The summary is incomplete. More information is needed. There are significant inaccuracies.

17.78 points

A general discussion of how professional standards of practice should be demonstrated in this situation to help rectify the issue or maintain professional conduct is presented. There are some gaps in the discussion; some information is needed. There are minor inaccuracies. Rationale is needed for support.

20.03 points

A discussion of how professional standards of practice should be demonstrated in this situation to help rectify the issue or maintain professional conduct is presented. Minor detail is needed for clarity or accuracy. Rationale provides adequate support.

22.5 points

A through discussion of how professional standards of practice should be demonstrated in this situation to help rectify the issue or maintain professional conduct is presented. An understanding of the importance of professional standards of practice in resolving issues and maintaining professional conduct is demonstrated. Strong rationale supports discussion.

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NRS 451V Week 2 Assignment Benchmark Effective Approaches in Leadership and Management