The purpose of this assignment is to synthesize and apply the knowledge you gained in class into a well-written research paper. For this assignment, you will conduct research and write a paper containing the two elements: Part I: Choose one of the listed topics -Implementing change on a nursing unit (Student must incorporate an example and a change theory) -Leadership traits for successfully managing in the clinical arena. -Quality improvement in the nursing unit or system -Mentorship in nursing -Preceptor programs for nursing leaders -Solving incivility in the work place, How can a nurse manager help? (conflict resolution) -Legal Issues within the nursing unit -Promotion of ethical behaviors within the nursing unit (student must create a plan and implementation strategy) -Nursing Unit Strategic Planning -Compare and contrast the following new roles for the changing health care arena: -Nurse Navigators, Clinical Nurse Leaders, and Leaders in Patient-Centered Care Part II:
Evaluate how the topic applies to 2 of the following course competencies. -Integrate concepts related to leadership into the professional nursing role. -Analyze the philosophy, goals, and organizational structure of a healthcare system in relationship to the delivery of quality healthcare. -Compare selected theories of leadership, management, and organizations in relation to healthcare agencies. -Identify how collaborative leadership styles might be utilized in various community agencies to enhance the role of the nurse leader. -Examine change theory, change management, conflict resolution, and strategies to promote innovation. -Explain principles of continuous quality improvement (CQI) and the process of quality planning, improvement, and control. -Discuss the management process and its impact on the delivery of optimal healthcare. -Analyze how accountability, advocacy, and collaboration augment the management of care. -Describe the meaning of teamwork in respect to the health care team -Identify the essential components of a business plan -Analyze various organization structure/management theories as they relate to nursing practice In addition to the assignment specifics above

 

Overview/Description: The final assignment will synthesize what you have discovered about the different advanced practice roles and scope of practice found in the master of nursing curriculum: NP, nurse educator, nurse informaticist, and nurse administrator. You will review all roles and then examine the specialty for which you were admitted, focusing on the scope of practice, core competencies, certification requirements, and legal aspects of practice for that specific role. You will also identify the practice environment and population you will be working with, as well as peers and colleagues. In addition, you will discuss your future leadership role and participation in professional organizations.
Your paper is to be based on current literature, standards of practice, core competencies, and certification bodies for your chosen role. The paper should be 10–12 pages excluding the title and reference, and APA format is required.
Criteria:
Advanced Practice Roles in Nursing:Compare and contrast the roles of the NP, nurse educator, nurse informaticist, and nurse administrator in advanced practice nursing pertaining to clinical practice, primary care, education, administration, and research.Selected Advanced Practice Role:
Examine regulatory and legal requirements for the state in which you plan to practice.Describe the professional organizations available for membership based on your selected role.Identify required competencies, including certification requirements for your selected role.Predict the organization and setting, population, and colleagues with whom you plan to work.
Leadership Attributes of the Advanced Practice Role:
Determine your leadership style (http://psychology.about.com/library/quiz/bl-leadershipquiz.htm).Identify leadership attributes you currently possess, and attributes you may need to develop.Determine how to attain and evaluate those missing attributes.
Health Policy and the Advanced Practice Role
Visit the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (http://www.rwjf.org/en/about-rwjf/newsroom/features-and-articles/health-policy.html) and identify a health policy issue. Conduct a review of literature and address the following:Describe the current policy and what needs to change; justify your conclusions with citations from the literature.Provide the process required to make the change with key players and parties of interest.Explain how you could lead the effort to make or influence the change in policy.

 

Discuss this case study on the topic of extension of liability to healthcare executives and strategies to prevent it.
Mary Smith, CNO, has just been named in a lawsuit along with two of her registered nurses. The lawsuit arose as a result of a patient’s hip fracture sustained as a result of a fall. The two nurses named in the lawsuit were caring for the plaintiff on the day of the fall. Mary Smith, as CNO, claims that she had no involvement with the care that was provided to the patient and cannot fathom that she is also a named party on the claim. The lawsuit alleges negligence and seeks unspecified damages from all three nurses named.
Discuss the following issues as they pertain to this case:
1. How does liability extend to the CNO?
2. What defenses are available to the CNO? In other words, what evidence can the CNO put forth to show that she should be dropped from the suit?
3. None of the nurses, including the CNO, have liability insurance. Is this a concern? Why or why not?

 

PowerPoint Presentation—Training Program Design
Assume you have been hired as a training consultant by a medium sized technology company. Your client company has asked you to develop and make a presentation for an employee training and career development program. The majority of the company’s employees are entry level programmers and developers and help desk technicians, but they also employ administrators and administrative assistants. The client company is looking for a training program which can be used for all of their employees. The goal of the training program is to introduce the new employees to the company, their culture, their product offerings and the company’s expectations. The training should also re-familiarize veteran employees to the company’s mission to create a sense of excitement towards carrying out the vision.
Use the Training Program Design worksheet which is located in the Doc Sharing area to design your training program.
After you have completed the Training Design Worksheet, use that information as a guide to develop a 15-20 slide PowerPoint presentation to present your training ideas to the client company. Make sure to include detailed speaker’s notes which provide adequate information on what you would say to your client if you were presenting this information in person. Incorporate at least three references to support the positions being presented. Apply APA standards for writing style to your work. Submit the PowerPoint presentation for grading.
Your PowerPoint presentation should include a title slide, a reference slide and address each of the following elements:
Training Description: Write 2–3 sentences that describes the training and a concise statement of the overall purpose of the training.Objectives: Include the objectives (at least 3) of the training program. List the intended results of the training that will achieve the goal in terms of knowledge, skills, behaviors, and attitudes. The intended results should have specific and measurable tasks or actions.Training Method: Evaluate the following training methods and determine which might be most effective in achieving the stated objectives you included above. List your chosen training method for each objective you listed including one potential advantage and disadvantage of each.Large group, small group, or paired discussionIndividual exerciseTeam exerciseCase studyRole playSimulationAudiotapeVideotapeInteractive multimedia (PC-based or CD ROM)On-the-job trainingCoaching or mentoringLectureTutorialGamesAssigned readingOther (specify)Content Description: Provide a description of the activity that corresponds with your designated training methods listed above.Support Materials: Identify the materials and resources that will support the learning process (e.g., workbook, handouts, action plan, etc.).Estimated Time: Indicate how much time you will devote to each activity.Evaluation: What needs of the participants are being addressed in the training design? How will you determine if participants are applying their learning back on the job?Effective Design: Describe how each of the seven steps above can be used to design an effective training model that addresses all jobs within the organization and promotes employee engagement.Career Progression: Explain which of these seven steps you consider most important to long-term career progression within your client company. Provide reasons and scholarly support, as necessary, for your choices.attachmentau_mgt430_training_program_design_worksheet.doc

The Following Objective must follow the attached Template Form – and be in APA FORMAT with sources sited.
You are the new HR Business Partner at a medium-size organization and it is your job to create an original (not copied from the text or other sources) handbook with many of the tools needed in the strategic staffing process. The body of the project should develop the following staffing tools. Organize your paper through use of headings, which correspond to the following topics and tools:
Provide the brief background of your organization (you can use a real one or fictitious one.) Introduce the company to which the strategic staffing handbook applies. Talk about things such as the number of employees, years in business, strategic focus, mission, the types of positions this company has, and it’s purpose in the industry. End with a strong thesis statement that sets the stage for the rest of the handbook. In other words the last one or two sentences of this section should summarize what you plan to talk about in this document.Define strategic staffing, as it pertains to your organization. (TCOs 1 and 2).Transition from the introduction where you talked about the company to talking about what the definition of strategic staffing is, why it’s important to staff strategically and how you will go about making sure that strategic staffing happens in your company. You will cite things you use to help you develop the definition of strategic staffing. Explain how staffing structure, policies, practices, procedures, information systems, budgets and legal reporting requirements can be implemented as an integrated staffing management system to help organizations meet their strategic goals. At the end of the section, you need to transition into the job analysis section, where you discuss the importance of having job analysis in place in order to effectively staff the organization.Job Analysis (TCO 4). Identify the components of a complete job analysis (job content, requirements, competencies, compensation) and explain how the different parts of an integrated staffing management system contributes to each component. Explain how your organization will perform job analysis (i.e. method, timing, and who). If JA will be done differently at different levels of the organization, be sure to explain that difference.Legal Aspects of Staffing. (TCO 3) Given the possible vulnerabilities in today’s litigious environment, identify and describe the laws and regulations that affect the recruiting and selection process. (Include at least 3 laws/regulations that pertain to recruiting or selection, and explain their pertinence to your company’s strategy on staffing, in plain language geared to your middle managers and hiring managers).attachmenthrm410_course_project_tips_and_sample_verbiage_1.docx