In this assignment, you will be writing a 1,000-1,250-word essay   describing the differing approaches of nursing leaders and managers to   issues in practice. To complete this assignment, do the following:

In this assignment, you will be writing a 1,000-1,250-word essay   describing the differing approaches of nursing leaders and managers to   issues in practice. To complete this assignment, do the following:

1. Select an issue from the following list: nursing shortage and     nurse 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 magnet designation.
2. Compare and contrast how you would     expect nursing leaders and managers to approach your selected issue.     Support your rationale by using the theories, principles, skills,     and roles of the leader versus manager described in your   readings.
3. Identify the approach that best fits your personal     and professional philosophy of nursing and explain why the approach     is suited to your personal leadership style.
4. Identify a     possible funding source that addresses your issue. Consider looking     at federal, state, and local organizations. For example: There are     many grants available through the CDC, HRSA, etc.
5. 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 the   APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is   not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to   beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for   successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer   to the directions in the Student Success Center.