Identify a Change Project
This week introduced the concepts of leadership and leadership theories. In addition, the media presentation and textbook readings discussed the difference between leadership and management. As you begin your practicum this week discuss with your manager possible change projects that focus on a quality and safety issue that are needed in the agency at United Healthcare Group as Nurse case manager. Observe your manager and other leaders at your location ( Atlanta Georgia Office). Identify how management and leadership activities contribute to successful change initiatives. Informally discuss options with your manager.
Please address the following: in( 250-350 words)
What did you see as the difference between leadership activities and management activities?
How do management and leadership activities contribute to the success of change initiatives?
What change projects are needed in your agency at this time?
Which of these projects will you select for your practicum change project?
PLEASE USE THE REFERENCES AND READING BELOW AND CITE AS APPROPRATE
REFERENCES/ READING:
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:Video: Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2010). Leadership competencies in nursing and healthcare: Introduction. Baltimore: Author.
(2):Video: Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2010). Leadership competencies in nursing and healthcare: Leadership in nursing and healthcare. Baltimore: Author
(3):Course Text: Sullivan, E. J. (2013). Effective leadership and management in nursing. (8th ed.). Upper Saddle River: Pearson Prentice Hall.
Chapter 4, “Leading, Managing, Following“
(4): Course Text: American Nurses Association. (2010). Nursing: Scope & standards of practice. Silver Spring, MD: American Nurses Association.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
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“Introduction”
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“Scope of Nursing Practice”
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Standard 12: “Leadership”
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