Research findings of Rath and Conchie (2008) indicate that leaders do not have to be good at
every aspect of leading. What a relief! However, to be effective change agents, these authors
argue the importance of knowing one’s leadership strengths and leveraging those strengths to
build strong teams. How does one leverage those strengths? Consider how one’s leadership
strengths could potentially weaken a team. In addition to the leadership assessment exercise,
please read the following articles:
Strengths Based Leadership Development Insights from Expert Coaches (found in theforum
overview)
Beyond Transformational Leadership to Greater Engagement: Inspiring Innovations inComplex Organizations (found in the forum overview)
Discussion Questions and Grading Rubric
Overall points are awarded based on the quality of the posts and the degree to which the
submissions contribute to class discussion. Students must show evidence of engagement
throughout the discussion and postings should reflect application of the assigned lesson
materials.
Score
Criteria
1
Leaders are visionary problem solvers. Describe a need or concern in your organization or
healthcare community that needs a visionary leader for effective change. Write a measurable
problem statement in a single sentence that reflects the need or concern your have described. In
a single sentence state the vision is for the future after effective leadership has addressed the
concern. All content should not exceed one brief introduction paragraph.
1
You will be the visionary leader to solve the problem you described. Based on your strengthbased assessment findings, what leadership strengths do you possess that you will leverage to
facilitate your vision for the future?•How can you use your strengths to build effective teams to
address the problem you described?
1
Visionary leaders do not make change alone. What strengths from others do you need to build a successful team?
1
Any strength taken to excess can become a weakness. Reflect on how your strengths could
potentially weaken your team’s success. Refer to the assessment findings for guidance. How will
you assure your strengths do not weaken the team?
2
Integrate a minimum of three leadership models and theories from textbook and or relevant peerreviewed readings into your strategic plan to maximize your leadership skills.
2
Substantial cross posts to a minimum of two (2) other students. The cross posts provide new or
supplemental information to the original posting or raise additional areas for discussion. New or
additional peer reviewed references should be cited in each cross post. The new or addtional
peer reviewed cross posts were not used in your initial discussion or the initial discussion of the
peer.
1
Students demonstrate active engagement in the discussion by responding to cross posts from
their peers to their initial posting. References are not required for these responses. The key to
this section is to demonstrate active engagement in the discussion through your interaction with
your peers- watch for posts from your classmates and acknowledge their posting. Note: if the
student does not have peer cross posts for the initial posting, these points will be incorporated
into the cross post section above.
Scholarship: Student consistently follows the instructions located with this rubric titled Strength- based Leadership Assessment Instructions. Instructions include an expectation of an APA
format, concise writing within the limits of the word count, correct use of grammar and correct
labeling of post and cross post. Headings and the reference list are excluded from the word limit.
10
Total
Include a copy of your Strengths-Based Leadership Insight Report as an attachment to
your initial discussion in the forum. Please do not include other versions of the report.
Rev 1/2020
Attach a copy of the Strengths-Based Leadership Insight Report with your initial post.
1

Reflect on the role that the electoral process and government plays in one’s daily work and
family life. As nurses, health policy can influence both arenas of our lives. What policy issues
might drive nurses to lobby Congress and/or get involved in campaign politics? What strategies
might nurses use to have their voices heard?
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The American Nurse:http://www.theamericannurse.org/2014/10/22/time-for-nurses-to-get-out-the-vote/

Requirements 
In this paper, taking the approach that nurses working long hours can lead to patient dissatisfaction and nurse burnout is the approach I’m thinking. Then applying evidence base practice to the issue.
Length of submission: 2–4-page scholarly paper, this does not include the APA-formatted title page and reference list. Number of references: Cite 3–5 sources of scholarly or professional evidence that support your findings and considerations. Resources should be no more than five years old. APA formatting: References and citations are formatted according to current APA style.
Develop a 2-4-page scholarly paper in which you describe a quality or safety issue, or a chosen diagnosis, and then
identify and analyze credible evidence that could be used as the basis for applying EBP to the issue.
The goal of using evidence-based research findings is to enhance safety and quality of patient care and ensure
optimal outcomes are achieved. It is not uncommon to hear a nurse say, “why change it as we’ve always done it this
way.” However, this is no longer acceptable in today’s practice environment. The profession of nursing has evolved,
and the expectation is that the professional nurse has a scientific foundation to support the care that is provided. As
the profession of nursing continues to evolve and engage in health care transformation, baccalaureate-prepared
nurses are expanding taking on leadership roles that include incorporating EBPs. To be able to do this, the nurse
needs to understand the criteria and makes a resource credible, as this is crucial when deciding if the research is
valid and reliable for implementation into health care settings.
It would be an excellent choice to complete the Vila Health Determining the Credibility of Evidence activity prior to
developing the report. The activity is a media simulation that offers an opportunity to review a scenario and work on
determining the credibility of presented evidence. These skills will be necessary to complete Assessment 2
successfully. This media simulation is one potential source of context on which to base your assessment submission.
This will take just a few minutes of your time and is not graded.
Demonstration of Proficiency
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the course competencies
through the following assessment scoring guide criteria:
Competency 2: Analyze the relevance and potential effectiveness of evidence when making a decision.
Explain criteria that should be considered when determining credibility of resources such as journal
articles and websites.
Analyze the credibility and relevance of evidence and resources within the context of a quality or safety
issue, or a chosen diagnosis.
Competency 3: Apply an evidence-based practice model to address a practice issue.
Explain the importance of incorporating credible evidence into an EBP model used to address a quality
or safety issue, or a chosen diagnosis.
Competency 4: Plan care based on the best available evidence.
Describe a quality or safety issue, or a chosen diagnosis, that could benefit from an evidence-based
approach.
Competency 5: Apply professional, scholarly communication strategies to lead practice changes based on
evidence.
Communicate using writing that is clear, logical, and professional with correct grammar and spelling
using current APA style.

Discuss one aspect of your professional interview that you found to be either the most helpful or surprising. How do you plan to incorporate this information in to your own practice? 2200 words.