Aspen JKH8 Module 7 Assignment A Culture of Patient Safety

Aspen JKH8 Module 7 Assignment A Culture of Patient Safety

JKH8 Nursing Leadership and Management

Module 7 Assignment A Culture of Patient Safety

Read this article:

Sammer, C.
& James, B. (2011, September 30). Patient safety culture: The nursing unit
leader’s role. OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing,16(3), Manuscript
3.

In the
Hospital Hope scenario, what do you think was the most important factor that
led to the change in practice in the SICU?

If you
worked in a facility that needed a practice change, what framework would you
use and why?

Assignment
Expectations:

Length:1000
to 1250 words in length

Structure:
Include a title page and reference page in APA format. These do not count
towards the minimum word count for this assignment. Your essay must include an
introduction and a conclusion.

References:
Use appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources
utilized to answer the questions. A minimum of two scholarly sources plus the
textbook are required.

Rubric:
This assignment uses a rubric for scoring. Please review it as part of your
assignment preparation and again prior to submission to ensure you have addressed
its criteria at the highest level.

Format:
Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx) or a PDF
document (.pdf)

File name:
Name your saved file according to your first initial, last name, and the
assignment number (for example RHall Assignment 1.docx)

Submission:
Submit to the D2L dropbox for grading prior to Monday at 11:59pm PST

JKH8 Nursing Leadership and Management

Module 8 Assignment

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Assignment Title: What Makes a Good Leader?

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Assignment Description/Directions:

Choose one
or more leadership topic(s) from your textbook or from a scholarly source from
a previous discussion or assignment from this course and write about its
application to nursing practice. Provide definitions, history/background, and
major concepts of chosen topic. Describe
the topic’s function in nursing practice by examining at least three different
nursing roles (for example, bedside nurse, public health nurse, CNO, unit
manager, etc.). Discuss how the leadership topic can be used in your own
practice. Discuss your personal growth in regard to your chosen leadership
topic. Evaluate personal strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to
your career advancement.

Then,
discuss the top three traits you feel makes a good nurse leader. Support your
statements with examples from your practice experience and scholarly sources.

Assignment
Expectations:

Length:
1750 to 2000 words in length

Structure:
Include a title page and reference page in APA format. These do not count
towards the minimum word count for this assignment. Your essay must include an
introduction and a conclusion.

References:
Use appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources
utilized to answer the questions. A minimum of three scholarly sources plus the
textbook are required.

Rubric:
This assignment uses a rubric for scoring. Please review it as part of your
assignment preparation and again prior to submission to ensure you have
addressed its criteria at the highest level.

Format:
Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx) or a PDF
document (.pdf)

File name:
Name your saved file according to your first initial, last name, and the
assignment number (for example RHall Assignment 1.docx)

Grading Rubric

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Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.

Essay/Paper Rubric
Criteria	Ratings				Points
Identification of Main Issues/Problems	Distinguished – 4 points Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems.	Excellent – 3 points Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues/problems.	Fair – 2 points Identifies and demonstrate an acceptable understanding of most of issues/problems.	Poor – 1 point Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues/problems.	4 points
Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Problems	Distinguished – 4 points Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.	Excellent – 3 points Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems.	Fair – 2 points Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.	Poor – 1 point Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.	4 points
Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding	Distinguished – 4 points Provides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding.	Excellent – 3 points Provides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding.	Fair – 2 points Provides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.	Poor – 1 point Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.	4 points
Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature	Distinguished – 4 points Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing.	Excellent – 3 points Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.	Fair – 2 points Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.	Poor – 1 point Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing.	4 points
Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines	Distinguished – 4 points Demonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors.	Excellent – 3 points Demonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.	Fair – 2 points Demonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.	Poor – 1 point Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention.	4 points
Total Points					20