Assessment 1: Problem solving task: NSN830_26se1 Leadership in Nursing
Assessment 1: Problem solving task
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Problem solving task
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You will identify an issue or concern that you have witnessed in your
workplace (or select one from the scenarios provided) that requires change.
You will be asked to explain the concerns raised in the scenario, use
literature to explore the problem, justify the change and the potential
barriers. You will use Kotter’s 8 Step Model of Change (2007) to describe
and justify your approach to address the concern and implement change.
1500 (+/-10%) words (word length includes in-text referencing and excludes
your reference list).
15-20 hours
50 %
+/- 7 point grading scale using the Assignment 1
rubric
(https://canvas.qut.edu.au/courses/25206/assignments/205341)
Friday Week 7 – See the ‘About Assessments’ module for details of due date
and submission requirements.
This assessment is eligible for the 48-hour extension and other extension
applications.
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Assessment 1: Problem solving task: NSN830_26se1 Leadership in Nursing
What you
need to do:
Scenarios
This assessment is not an essay and should not include an introduction or
conclusion. Instead, headings should be used to logically explore the
following.
Briefly outline the scenario/issue that requires change in your own
words; do not copy and paste the scenarios given to you. Critically
discuss the proposed change in relation to international, national or
local health issues or innovation on nursing practice and leadership
using evidence.
Suggested 250 words.
Examine the legal, ethical, moral, and/or safety (clinical and cultural)
considerations relevant to your scenario using evidence to support your
claims.
Suggested 300 words.
Determine the key stakeholders and the potential impact the change
may have on these stakeholders.
Suggested 150 words.
Analyse the scenario to identify two barriers that you consider the
highest priority and outline 2 (two) evidence-based strategies to
overcome these barriers.
Suggested 400 words.
Discuss how you plan to advocate for positive change using Kotter’s
change management framework. A description of the framework is
not required.
Suggested 400 words.
If you would like to use one of the following scenarios, you may. Please
ensure that in the assessment this is reflected in your own words.
Scenario 1
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has
introduced a new clinical care standard. This standard is not mandatory for
the organisation but implementing it would benefit the patients and/or staff
where you work. As a leader in safety and quality, you would like to
introduce this change. Initial planning conversations, however, have been
met with resistance from the organisation across many levels, with
comments such as, “If we do not need to do it, why should we?”.
Scenario 2
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A new post-falls pathway has been introduced as a digital solution to
improve documentation and follow-up after patient falls. As a member of the
falls committee, you are responsible for leading the implementing this
change on the ward. The workforce has limited experience using the digital
solution, and initial feedback has been resistant, with staff stating, “The
paper form works well so why would we use the digital one?”.
Scenario 3
As a nurse leader, you have observed that the organisation does not have a
formal graduate nurse transition program. Feedback from new graduate
nurses indicate that many are considering leaving the organisation due to a
lack of structured support and guidance. You recognise that implementing a
structured formal transition program would support new graduates, enhance
their confidence and competence, and potentially improve organisational
retention rates. However, initial discussions with senior leadership have met
with resistance due to concerns about the cost of the initiative.
Scenario 4
You work as a senior nurse in a primary care centre in a rural town, where
many patients live with chronic conditions. A new chronic disease
management and telehealth follow-up framework has been developed to
improve continuity of care. Implementing this new process would benefit
both patients and staff where you work. However, during early discussions,
resistance has arisen among staff. Some clinicians express concerns with
comments such as “Our current approach already works fine for most
patients, why change what we’re used to?”.
Presentation
requirements:
Presentation requirements
Include your name, student number, unit name and code, title of
assessment and word count.
Your assignment should be written using
CiteWrite APA
(https://www.citewrite.qut.edu.au/) (version 7) and include working links to
references.
Use standard margins on each side and at the top and bottom of the
page.
Text should be 1.5-spaced (minimum). For the reference list, follow APA
guidelines to determine spacing.
Use a font, such as Arial, Calibri or Times New Roman in font size 12.
Headings may be used to structure your assignment but are not
essential.
Any use of GenAI must be acknowledged and appropriately referenced
see guidelines below.
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Resources:
What you
need to
submit:
Be submitted in Microsoft Word format not PDF through the NSN830
CANVAS site.
This assessment should be written in the third person.
Content from Module 1 & 2 on NSN830 Canvas site
Lecture content as delivered and recorded – available online for
revisiting NSN830 CANVAS site.
QUT readings
Student Success Group- access via Study Support tab on the CANVAS
site
QUT library and liaison services.
QUT Citewrite resources as acknowledged and linked above.
Studiosity
Review the Criterion Referenced Assessment Matrix for details of how
you will be marked.
Read the Frequently Asked Questions on the NSN830 CANVAS site.
Assessment drop in session for questions not answered else where
see schedule for details
You will submit your completed assignment to the NSN830 CANVAS site
submission portal.
Gen AI use:
GO: GenAI Use authorised
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial
intelligence (AI) tools is recommended for the following
conditions.
Unauthorised use may be treated as a breach of the Academic Integrity
Policy and appropriate penalties imposed.
All use of GenAI must be acknowledged and appropriately referenced.
Acceptable AI use includes:
Understanding assessment instructions
Defining key terms or concepts used in the task sheet, checking
assumptions
Correcting spelling and grammar
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AI must NOT be used for:
• Generating or enhancing any of the response to the problem
• Paraphrasing or rewriting content
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