In this assignment, you will assess a current semi-direct or indirect nursing situation that is in need of change. Observe a healthcare environment, focusing on areas of the nursing process that are inefficient, unsafe, or problematic in nature. Diagnose the problem and choose a nursing change theory that suits the change(s) you want to make. Propose a detailed plan based on your chosen change theory, explaining how to implement change. Develop criteria to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan and include a timeline for your change proposal. Finally, reflect on how your change affects the nursing profession.
Assignment Details:
Perform the following tasks:
- Complete the reading assignment and the interactive lesson before attempting this assignment.
- Assess a current semi-direct or indirect nursing situation that is in need of change.
- Observe your healthcare environment, focusing on areas of nursing process that are inefficient, unsafe, or problematic in nature.
- Diagnose the problem and choose a nursing change theory that suits the change you want to make.
- Propose a detailed plan based on your chosen change theory, explaining how to implement change.
- Develop criteria to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan and include a timeline for your change proposal.
- Reflect on how your change affects the nursing profession.
- Write a 3-5 page paper following the criteria below:
- Your paper should include primary sources and include at least two peer-reviewed nursing journal articles.
- Citations should be in your own words and not direct quotes.
- Include a title page, appropriate headings, and reference page.
- The paper should be double spaced, written in Times New Roman, 12-point font, follow APA style format, and cite all sources correctly.
- Include the proper file naming convention: NUR204_wk9_assn_jsmith_mmddyyy.