For the Capstone Project, students must propose an Evidence-based Initiative that will address an issue or problem of significant importance in nursing or healthcare. This initiative may focus on the workplace, nursing practice, organizational or healthcare policy, population health, global health issue, veteran care services, or other health – related topic. Capstone projects may focus […]

Please introduce yourself and share your nursing background, including any experiences you may have had in a leadership role.   What are your goals for this course?   Post any questions you may have about the syllabus.       NU605 Concepts in Nursing Leadership    Week 2 Discussion   The Influence of Leadership Styles […]

Leadership Analysis Complete the assigned readings and the “Conceptualizing Leadership Questionnaire” in Northouse, Chapter 1.   The Leadership Analysis Paper should be approximately 3–4 pages long, not counting the cover page or references list.   Include the following:   Comprehension: Share the findings of the questionnaire.   Application: Of the six dimensions in the questionnaire […]

Nurse Leader Interview Interview a master’s prepared nurse leader (chief nurse, associate chief nurse, director, supervisor, manager), a master’s prepared nurse with leadership responsibilities (nurse educator, nurse quality specialist, nurse risk manager, nurse case manager, etc.), or advanced practice nurse with leadership responsibilities (clinical nurse specialist, nurse anesthetist, nurse midwife, or nurse practitioner).   Analyze […]

Leadership and Success of the California Nurses’ Association   Watch the three-part California Nurses Association History videos and determine the role of leadership in the success of this organization.   Review the expectations outlined in the Writing Assignment Rubric. The Leadership and Success of the CNA Paper should be 3–4 pages long, not counting the […]

A Plan to Resolve Conflict and Promote Collaboration Imagine that you are a leadership consultant.   Use your example of conflict in your professional practice (from Week 4 Discussion 1: Conflict in the Workplace) and build on the readings, videos, and peer input you received.   Critically analyze the situation and create a plan that […]

Synthesis of Personal Strengths and Weaknesses as a Leader Complete the “Leadership Traits Questionnaire” (Northouse, Chapter 2) and “Leadership Strengths Questionnaire” (Northouse, Chapter 3).   Review the expectations outlined in the Writing Assignment Rubric. The Synthesis of Personal Strengths and Weaknesses as a Leader Paper should be 5 pages long, not counting cover page or […]

Annotated Bibliography Conflict Resolution   Read three scholarly articles on nursing and conflict management. Summarize and critically analyze each article separately (250–300 words for each article’s annotated bibliography).   For each article, determine the following:   Identify and read relevant sources   Summarize the purpose of the article, point or argument that the author is […]

The Leadership Analysis Paper should be approximately 3–4 pages long, not counting the cover page or references list.   Include the following:   Comprehension: Share the findings of the questionnaire.   Application: Of the six dimensions in the questionnaire (trait, ability, skill, behavior, relationship, and process), which one is the most similar to your own […]

Annotated Bibliography Nursing and Leadership Styles   Read at least three scholarly articles on nursing and leadership styles. Summarize and critically analyze each article separately (250–300 words for each article’s annotated bibliography).   For each article, determine the following:   Comprehension: Select a scholarly research or other article on the assigned topic and introduce the […]