NURS 6053N
To prepare:
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Review Chapter 8 in the course text. Focus on Kurt Lewin’s change theory, and contrast it with other classic change models and strategies.
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Reflect on problems, inefficiencies, and critical issues within a specific department, unit, or area in your organization or one with which you are familiar. Select one issue as a focal point for this assignment, and consider a change that could be made to address the issue.
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Think about how the change would align with the organization’s mission, vision, and values as well as relevant professional standards.
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Using one of the change models or strategies discussed in Chapter 8, begin formulating a plan for implementing the change within the department/unit. Outline the steps that you and/or others should follow to facilitate the change effort. Align these steps to the change model or strategy you selected.
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Determine who should be involved in initiating and managing the change. Consider the skills and characteristics that are necessary to facilitate this change effort.
To complete:
Write a 4-page paper (page count does not include title and reference page) that addresses the following:
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Identify a problem, inefficiency, or issue within a specific department/unit.
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Describe a specific, realistic change that could be made to address the issue.
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Summarize how the change would align with the organization’s mission, vision, and values as well as relevant professional standards.
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Identify a change model or strategy to guide your planning for implementing the change. Provide a rationale for your selection.
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Outline the steps that you and/or others would follow to facilitate the change. Align these steps to your selected change model or strategy.
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Explain who would be involved in initiating and managing this change. Describe the skills and characteristics that would be necessary to facilitate the change effort.
Reminder: The School of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references
References
Readings
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Marquis, B. L., & Huston, C. J. (2015). Leadership roles and management functions in nursing: Theory and application (8th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.
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Review Chapter 7, “Strategic and Operational Planning”
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Chapter 8, “Planned Change”
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