Evidence-Based Nursing Leadership for Change in Healthcare

Course: NURS-FPX4010 – Leading People, Processes, and Organizations in Interprofessional Practice
Assessment 3: Leadership and Evidence-Based Change Initiative

Scenario

As a nurse leader in your healthcare organization, you have been tasked with proposing an evidence-based change initiative that improves patient outcomes, strengthens interprofessional collaboration, and aligns with organizational priorities. This assessment requires you to critically evaluate best practices and design a plan for implementation within your unit or clinical setting.

Instructions

Write a 5–7 page scholarly paper in which you:

1. Introduction

   • Provide context for the clinical or organizational problem.

   • Identify the purpose of the proposed change.

2. Analysis of the Problem/Need

   • Describe the problem or area for improvement.

   • Use current evidence-based literature (2019–2025) to support the significance of addressing this issue.

3. Proposed Change Initiative

   • Outline the evidence-based practice change or quality improvement project.

   • Describe expected patient care and organizational outcomes.

4. Interprofessional Collaboration

   • Identify key stakeholders and disciplines required for implementation.

   • Explain strategies to foster collaboration and overcome barriers.

5. Leadership Role

   • Discuss how your leadership style and skills will support the initiative.

   • Explain how transformational or servant leadership theories apply.

6. Evaluation Plan

   • Outline measurable indicators of success.

   • Discuss short-term and long-term evaluation metrics.

7. Conclusion

   • Summarize key points.

   • Highlight the initiative’s alignment with nursing professional standards and organizational goals.

Assessment Criteria (Modeled on FlexPath Rubric Style)

• Demonstrates critical analysis of evidence supporting change initiative.

• Integrates interprofessional collaboration strategies with clarity.

• Applies nursing leadership frameworks appropriately.

• Communicates effectively, with APA formatting, grammar, and citations at a scholarly level.

References

1. Melnyk, B. M., & Gallagher-Ford, L. (2021). Evidence-based practice in nursing and healthcare: The impact on quality and safety outcomes. Journal of Nursing Administration, 51(4), 200–207. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000001014

2. Cummings, G. G., Tate, K., Lee, S., Wong, C. A., Paananen, T., & Chatterjee, G. E. (2021). Leadership styles and outcome patterns for the nursing workforce and work environment: A systematic review. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 115, 103842. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2020.103842

3. Boamah, S. A., & Tremblay, P. (2019). Effective leadership in healthcare: Integrative literature review and future research directions. Healthcare Management Review, 44(4), 283–296. https://doi.org/10.1097/HMR.0000000000000193

4. Nilsen, P., Seing, I., Ericsson, C., Birken, S. A., & Schildmeijer, K. (2020). Characteristics of successful change initiatives in health care: An interview study with physicians, registered nurses, and assistant nurses. BMC Health Services Research, 20(1), 147. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-020-4979-6

5. Choi, S. L., Goh, C. F., Adam, M. B., & Tan, O. K. (2021). The impact of human resource management practices on firm performance in a highly regulated emerging market. International Journal of Human Resource Management, 32(8), 1677–1704. https://doi.org/10.1080/09585192.2019.1579258