A). Outline the process for the development of nursing standards of practice for  Illinois state, including discussion of the entities involved   in developing the standards of practice and how the standards of   practice influence the nursing process for your areas of specialty. B). Outline the concept of professional accountability as it pertains to   nursing. Provide examples of how a nurse demonstrates professional   accountability in clinical expertise, the nursing process, and   evidence-based practice. C). Review the Institute of Medicine’s 2010 report “The Future of   Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.” Write a 750-1,000   word paper discussing the influence of the IOM report on nursing   practice. Include the following:

1. Summarize the four messages outlined in the IOM report and     explain why these are significant to nursing practice.
2. Discuss the direct influence the IOM report has on nursing     education and nursing leadership. Describe the benefits and     opportunities for BSN-prepared nurses.
3. Explain why it is     important that a nurse’s role and education evolve to meet the needs     of an aging and increasingly diverse population.
4. Discuss     the significance of professional development, or lifelong learning,     and its relevance in caring for diverse populations across the life     span and within the health-illness continuum.
5. Discuss how     nurses can assist in effectively managing patient care within an     evolving health care system.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA   Style Guide.

 

Trait Theory suggests certain individuals have innate characteristics or traits that may assist in particular leadership situations. Researchers in the field have identified specific traits necessary for effective leadership. As a future leader in health care administration, it is important to know how particular traits may impact effective leadership.

For this Discussion, review this week’s Learning Resources to highlight the strengths and limitations of the Trait Theory of leadership. Select an effective leader/health care administrator to use for this Discussion. Think about the traits of the leader you selected. Consider how useful the Trait Theory is in assessing the leader’s effectiveness.

Post a brief description of the leader you selected and two of his or her essential leadership traits. Then, describe two strengths and two limitations of Trait Theory. Finally, explain the usefulness of Trait Theory in assessing the effectiveness of the leader you selected.

Prepare a 10-minute presentation (10-15 slides, not including title or reference slide) on organizational culture and values.

1. Describe how alignment between the values of an organization and the values of the nurse impact nurse engagement and patient outcomes.
2. Discuss how an individual can use effective communication techniques to overcome workplace challenges, encourage collaboration across groups, and promote effective problem solving. Incorporate how system needs and the culture of health may influence the outcomes. How does this relate to health promotion and disease prevention in the larger picture?
3. Identify a specific instance from your own professional experience in which the values of the organization and the values of the individual nurses did or did not align. Describe the impact this had on nurse engagement and patient outcomes.

While APA style format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

RUBRIC:

Describes how alignment between the values of an organization and the values of the nurse impact nurse engagement and patient outcomes.

A description to how alignment between the values of an organization and the values of the nurse impact nurse engagement and patient outcomes is offered in detail, while demonstrating higher level thinking by incorporating prior learning or reflective thought

Discusses how an individual can use effective communication techniques to Overcome Workplace Challenges, Encourage Collaboration Across Groups, and Promote Effective Problem-Solving.

A discussion to how an individual can use effective communication techniques to overcome workplace challenges, encourage collaboration across groups, and promote effective problem-solving is offered in detail, while demonstrating higher level thinking by incorporating prior learning or reflective thought. The influence of system needs and culture of health is thoroughly discussed; a strong correlation of how these relate to health promotion and disease prevention is established.

Identify a specific instance from your own professional experience in which the values of the organization and the values of individual nurses did or did not align. Describe the impact this had on nurse engagement and patient outcomes.

An example from your professional experience is offered in detail, while demonstrating higher level thinking by incorporating prior learning or reflective thought.

Layout

The layout is visually pleasing and contributes to the overall message with appropriate use of headings, subheadings, and white space. Text is appropriate in length for the target audience and to the point. The background and colors enhance the readability of the text.

Language Use and Audience Awareness (includes sentence construction, word choice, etc.)

The writer uses a variety of sentence constructions, figures of speech, and word choice in distinctive and creative ways that are appropriate to purpose, discipline, and scope.

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

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

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

Title slide is complete. References section includes correctly cited sources. Correct citations are included within the body of the presentation.

This is the penultimate article review in the series. This review will focus on either Air Pollution OR Food Safety. As in the previous article reviews, you are required to do a literature search in peer-review journals and follow assignments prompts in the review guide. Please note that NEWS items are not allowed. Your reviews are due in Blackboard by November 6th by 11:59pm.