Question

 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. jidentify 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.

Answer 1

Answer: Quality improvement and patient satisfaction is the major concern of the nursing profession as well as healthcare professionals. Nurse plays many major role to provide quality of care to the patient. To provide quality of care it is necessary to understand the need and the demand of the patients. Nurses use evidence based practice to increase the quality of the care as well as this also make them to take decision during critical situation. Many advanced technologies are being used to improve the patient quality of care such as use of EHR which reduces medical error and enhance patient satisfaction level.

Nursing leaders and manager act as a fuel in the quality of care provided to the patients by enacting the nursing theory, managing the time and work. Nursing leaders keep an eye on the improvement of the care given to the patient. Nurse leader encourage the team members to perform better with zeal and enthusiasm. Nurse leader and manager provides platform to the other healthcare professionals to improve their working skills by use of nursing theory, time management skills etc.

Leadership skills includes managing, analysing, evaluating as well as implementing the program which increase the outcome of patient satisfaction level. Working together as a team enhances the productivity. Being positive and taking right decision at right time is one of the major responsibilities of the nursing leader.

CDC helps to overcome with the health issues regarding patient and people. Many funds has been allotted to improve the quality of care to the patient. They also provide information regarding non communicable diseases such as diabetes, obesity etc. This creates awareness among people which decreases the risk of diseases condition and health issues.