Assignment

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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Identify a    possible funding source that addresses your issue. Consider looking    at federal, state, and local organizations. For example: There are    many grants available through the CDC, HRSA, etc.
5. Use at    least two references other than your text and those provided in the  course.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the  APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is  not required.

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 required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer  to the directions in the Student Success Center.