In this assignment, you will be writing a 1,000-1,250-word essaydescribing the differing approaches of nursing leaders and managers toissues in practice. To complete this assignment, do the following:
1) Select an issue from the following list: nursing shortage andnurse 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 magnetdesignation.
2) Compare and contrast how you would expect nursing leaders andmanagers to approach your selected issue. Support your rationale byusing the theories, principles, skills, and roles of the leader versusmanager described in your readings.
3) Identify the approach that best fits your personal andprofessional philosophy of nursing and explain why the approach issuited to your personal leadership style.
4) 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 theAPA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract isnot required.
This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using therubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review therubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with theassignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of theassignment.