NURS 6201 Week 10: Transformational Leadership Analysis Northouse (2016) explains that transformational leadership “is concerned with emotions, values, ethics, standards, and long-term goals.” It is a leadership skill that has the unique ability to motivate people to “accomplish more than what is expected of them.” How might transformational leadership be applicable in your leadership role?…

NURS 6201 Week 7: Workplace Conflicts Conflict is inevitable in every profession and organization, and nursing and the broader healthcare field are no exception. Conflict can result from poor communication, jurisdiction issues, low trust, bullying, stress and heavy workloads, and poor leadership. These issues cause not only staff turnover, inefficiency, and expense to the organization…

NURS 6201 Week 3 Quiz    Question 1 Systems thinking could be defined as: Question 2 Which of the following is a dimension of the IHI Triple Aim? Question 3 Which of the following is true of continuum-centered care? Question 4 Which of the following best describes Transforming Care at the Bedside (TCAB)? Question 5…

NURS 6201 Week 5: System of Transition of Care The World Health Organization (2016) emphasizes the importance of a system of transition of care because “transitions from one care setting to the next are often accompanied by changes in health status.” A healthcare leader must have a plan in place to make these transitions as…

NURS 6201 Week 4: Annotated Bibliography on Transitions of Care An annotated bibliography is a combination of the words annotation and bibliography. An annotation is a set of notes, comments, or critiques. A bibliography is a list of references that helps a reader identify sources of information. An annotated bibliography, then, is a list of…

NURS 6201 Week 2: Applying Leadership to Enable Staff Achievement The healthcare industry is dynamic. Every patient is different. Every situation is different. A good healthcare leader must be able to address situations as they arise and make decisions accordingly. Consider the leadership styles that would be especially helpful in this scenario: You recently accepted…

NURS 6201 Week 11: Nursing Leadership Action and Continuous Improvement Plan It is generally accepted that change will occur whether we want it to or not. Nurse leaders understand that they may either shape and control the change or deal with the consequence of accidental change or change by drift. By cultivating self-awareness and planning…

NURS 6201 Week 9: Workplace Culture and Leadership Creating a collaborative, nurturing workplace culture is an important component in the delivery of quality healthcare. Personal styles of leadership play an integral role in the effectiveness of the team as a whole when developing congruency in evidence-based practices. In this Discussion, you reflect on how leadership…

NURS 6201 Week 8: Coaching, Mentoring, and Effective Feedback According to the ANA Peer Review Guidelines position statement, “As the professional association for nursing, ANA has a responsibility to the public and its members to facilitate the development of a quality assurance system including peer review.” Each nurse has a responsibility to engage in collaborative…

NURS 6201 Week 4 Literature on Transitions of Care One aspect of leadership is staying current on the latest research in your field. Healthcare is no exception. For your Week 4 and Module 2 Assignments, you are researching the role of the nurse leader in improving transitions of care. An annotated bibliography will help you…