In this assignment, you will be writing a 925-1100 word paper describing the differing approaches of nursing
leaders and managers to issues in practice. To complete this assignment, do the following:
Select an issue from the following list: bullying, unit closers and restructuring, floating, nurse turnover, nurse
staffing ratios, use of contract employees (i.e., registry and travel nurses), or magnet designation.
Describe the selected issue. Discuss how it impacts quality of care and patient safety in the setting in which it
occurs.
Discuss how professional standards of practice should be demonstrated in this situation to help rectify the
issue or maintain professional conduct.
Explain the differing roles of nursing leaders and nursing managers in this instance and discuss the different
approaches they take to address the selected issue and promote patient safety and quality care. Support your
rationale by using the theories, principles, skills, and roles of the leader versus manager described in your
readings.
Discuss what additional aspects mangers and leaders would need to initiate in order to ensure
professionalism throughout diverse health care settings while addressing the selected issue.
Describe a leadership style that would best address the chosen issue. Explain why this style could be
successful in this setting.
Use at least three peer-reviewed journal articles other than those presented in your text or provided in the
course.
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:
RN to BSN
1.1: Exemplify professionalism in diverse health care settings.
1.3: Exercise professional nursing leadership and management roles in the promotion of patient safety and
quality care.
3.4: Demonstrate professional standards of practice. submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the
LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.