GCU NUR-514 Topic 3: Organizational Change Theories and Strategies
GCU NUR-514 Topic 3: Organizational Change Theories and Strategies
Description
Objectives:
- Discuss the advanced registered nurse’s role as change agent within the interprofessional health care
- Analyze factors driving organizational change within health care
- Evaluate change theories and collaborative models for promoting change
- Evaluate the ethical, social, legal, economic, and political implications of practice change
Study Materials
Advanced Practice Nursing: Essential Knowledge for the Profession
Description:
Read Chapter 5 in Advanced Practice Nursing: Essential Knowledge for the Profession. Review Chapter 7.
Leadership in Nursing Practice: Changing the Landscape of Health Care
Description:
Read Chapter 1 in Leadership in Nursing Practice: Changing the Landscape of Health Care.
Loom
Description:
Loom is a free video recording tool that allows you send messages through shareable videos. For assistance on installing the software or usage, navigate to the Loom Help Center.
GCU NUR-514 Topic 3: Organizational Change Theories and Strategies Tasks
Topic 3 DQ 1
Description:
Describe an organizational change model that can be used in a dynamic health care environment. Based on this model, how is organizational change is managed? What role do stakeholders play during organizational change?
Topic 3 DQ 2
Description:
You have been selected to serve on a community outreach committee within your state’s nursing organization. The committee includes registered nurses of different specialties.
At your first meeting, it becomes evident that not everyone is in agreement with a recent position statement about the role of spiritual care, with some members arguing they will no longer support the committee if the position statement is not revised or reversed.
As a nurse leader and change agent, how would you approach the committee? How could you draw from change theory to address these concerns and encourage collaboration on the committee?
Topic 3 Participation
Description:
NA
NUR-514 Course Objectives
Description:
In this course, the learner will:
- Explore various health care system and organizational relationships (e.g., stakeholders, economic, financial, political, ethical issues, organizational structure, and delivery of care, including mission/vision/philosophy and values).
- Discuss professional leadership theories and how they shape the nurse leader in such things as collaboration, conflict resolution, decision making, and negotiation.
- Discuss change management theories and strategies and the ethical, social, legal, economic, and political implications of practice change on nursing practice decisions.
- Analyze the impact of health care policy on health care organizations and cost-effective quality care.
- Evaluate strategies for managing human, fiscal, and health care resources in the design of cost-effective, innovative models of care delivery or practice change proposals.
- Explore current and emerging patient care, information system, and communication technologies that can deliver and enhance safe, high quality, cost-effective patient care and health outcomes.
- Examine the implications of health care informatics and the role of the advanced registered nursing specialties leader on performance measures and standards related to quality.
- Discuss the design, implementation, and evaluation of electronic health record systems and clinical decision support systems.
- Evaluate legal (HIPAA), ethical, reimbursement, emerging technologies, and interprofessional issues related to informatics and information systems.
LopesWrite
Description:
Refer to the LopesWrite webpage for guidance regarding assignments requiring submission to LopesWrite.
APA Writing Style
Description:
APA Style is required for all writing assignments in this course, where indicated. Please prepare these assignments according to the APA Style Guide, located in the in the Student Success Center.
You may want to consider purchasing a copy of the APA style guide as this will be a useful resource throughout your program
NUR 514 Topic 3 Assignment Implementing Change With an Interprofessional Approach Presentation
Assessment Description
As an advanced registered nurse, you will serve as a leader within your organization. Part of this role will entail being a change agent and spurring positive change on behalf of patients, colleagues, and the industry.
Consider a situation you experienced previously where change did not go as planned in your health care organization. Create a 10-15-slide PowerPoint presentation in which you will assess the situation and the steps that should have been taken to successfully implement change. Create speaker notes of 100-250 words for each slide. Include an additional slide for the title and references. For the presentation of your PowerPoint, use Loom to create a voice-over or a video. Refer to the topic Resources for additional guidance on recording your presentation with Loom. Include an additional slide for the Loom link at the beginning and another at the end for References.
Include the following in your presentation:
- Describe the background of the situation and the rationale for and goal(s) of the change. Consider the ethical, social, legal, economic, and political implications of practice change in your response.
- Outline the advanced registered nurse’s role as change agent within the interprofessional and dynamic health care environment.
- Identify the key interprofessional stakeholders (both internal and external) that should be involved in change efforts.
- Discuss an appropriate change theory or model that could be used to achieve results. Explain why the theory or model selected is best for the situation. Include the ethical, social, legal, economic, and political implications of applying the change management strategies to practice change in your response.
- As an advanced registered nurse, outline how you would initiate the change.
- Describe the impact to the organization if the change initiative is unsuccessful again, and potential steps the interprofessional team could take if the change is unsuccessful.
- Predict what additional factors will drive upcoming organizational change for the organization and outline the advanced registered nurse’s role as change agent.
You are required to cite three to five sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and nursing content.
Refer to the resource, “Creating Effective PowerPoint Presentations,” located in the Student Success Center, for additional guidance on completing this assignment in the appropriate style.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
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. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
Rubric Criteria
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Description of Situation, Rationale for Change and Goal
7.5 points
Criteria Description
Description of Situation, Rationale for Change and Goal
- 5: Excellent
7.5 points
A comprehensive description of the background of the situation, including the rationale for change and the goal or goals of change, is thoroughly developed with supporting details. The ethical, social, legal, economic, and political implications of practice change are clearly considered in the response.
- 4: Good
6.9 points
A description of the background of the situation, including the rationale for change and the goal or goals of change, is provided and well developed. Overall, the ethical, social, legal, economic, and political implications of practice change are considered in the response.
- 3: Satisfactory
6.6 points
A description of the background of the situation, including the rationale for change and goal or the goals of change, is generally presented. Some aspects of the ethical, social, legal, economic, and political implications of practice change are considered in the response.
- 2: Less Than Satisfactory
6 points
A description of the background of the situation, including the rationale for change and the goal or goals of change, is present, but it lacks detail or is incomplete.
- 1: Unsatisfactory
0 points
A description of the background of the situation, including the rationale for change and the goal or goals of change, is not included.
Advanced Registered Nurse Role as Change Agent
7.5 points
Criteria Description
Advanced Registered Nurse Role as Change Agent
- 5: Excellent
7.5 points
The role of the advanced registered nurse as a change agent is clearly discussed. Supporting detail and rationale are provided.
- 4: Good
6.9 points
The role of the advanced registered nurse as a change agent is discussed. Minor detail or rationale is needed for clarity or accuracy.
- 3: Satisfactory
6.6 points
The role of the advanced registered nurse as a change agent is summarized. Information or supporting rationale is needed.
- 2: Less Than Satisfactory
6 points
The role of the advanced registered nurse as a change agent is only partially discussed.
- 1: Unsatisfactory
0 points
The role of the advanced registered nurse as a change agent is omitted.
Key Internal and External Interprofessional Stakeholders That Should Be Involved in Change Efforts
7.5 points
Criteria Description
Key Internal and External Interprofessional Stakeholders That Should Be Involved in Change Efforts
- 5: Excellent
7.5 points
A comprehensive discussion of the key internal and external interprofessional stakeholders that should be involved in change efforts is thoroughly developed with supporting details.
- 4: Good
6.9 points
The key internal and external interprofessional stakeholders that should be involved in change efforts are discussed. Minor detail or rationale is needed for clarity or accuracy.
- 3: Satisfactory
6.6 points
The key internal and external interprofessional stakeholders that should be involved in change efforts are summarized. Information or supporting rationale is needed.
- 2: Less Than Satisfactory
6 points
The key internal and external interprofessional stakeholders that should be involved in change efforts are only partially discussed.
- 1: Unsatisfactory
0 points
The key internal and external interprofessional stakeholders that should be involved in change efforts are not included.
Appropriate Change Theory or Model That Could Be Used to Achieve Results
15 points
Criteria Description
Appropriate Change Theory or Model That Could Be Used to Achieve Results
- 5: Excellent
15 points
A comprehensive discussion of an appropriate change theory or model that could be used to achieve results is thoroughly developed with supporting details. The ethical, social, legal, economic, and political implications of applying the change management strategies to practice change are considered in the response.
- 4: Good
13.8 points
A discussion of an appropriate change theory or model that could be used to achieve results is clearly provided and well developed. Overall, the ethical, social, legal, economic, and political implications of applying the change management strategies to practice change are considered in the response.
- 3: Satisfactory
13.2 points
A discussion of an appropriate change theory or model that could be used to achieve results is presented. Some aspects of the ethical, social, legal, economic, and political implications of applying the change management strategies to practice change are considered in the response.
- 2: Less Than Satisfactory
12 points
A discussion of an appropriate change theory or model that could be used to achieve results is present, but it lacks detail or is incomplete.
- 1: Unsatisfactory
0 points
A discussion of an appropriate change theory or model that could be used to achieve results is not included.
Outline for Initiating Change as Advanced Registered Nurse
15 points
Criteria Description
Outline for Initiating Change as Advanced Registered Nurse
- 5: Excellent
15 points
A comprehensive outline for initiating change as an advanced registered nurse is thoroughly developed with supporting details.
- 4: Good
13.8 points
An outline for initiating change as an advanced registered nurse is clearly provided and well developed. Minor detail or rationale is needed for clarity or accuracy.
- 3: Satisfactory
13.2 points
A general outline for initiating change as an advanced registered nurse is present. Information or supporting rationale is needed.
- 2: Less Than Satisfactory
12 points
An outline for initiating change as an advanced registered nurse is present, but it lacks detail or is incomplete.
- 1: Unsatisfactory
0 points
An outline for initiating change as an advanced registered nurse is not included.
Impact to the Organization
7.5 points
Criteria Description
Impact to the Organization if the Change Initiative Is Unsuccessful Again and Potential Steps the Interprofessional Team Could Take
- 5: Excellent
7.5 points
The impact to the organization if the change initiative is unsuccessful again, and potential steps the interprofessional team could take, is thoroughly discussed and includes supporting details.
- 4: Good
6.9 points
The impact to the organization if the change initiative is unsuccessful again, and potential steps the interprofessional team could take, is discussed. Minor detail or rationale is needed for clarity or accuracy.
- 3: Satisfactory
6.6 points
The impact to the organization if the change initiative is unsuccessful again, and potential steps the interprofessional team could take, is summarized. Information or supporting rationale is needed.
- 2: Less Than Satisfactory
6 points
The impact to the organization if the change initiative is unsuccessful again, and potential steps the interprofessional team could take, is only partially described.
- 1: Unsatisfactory
0 points
The impact to the organization if the change initiative is unsuccessful again, and potential steps the interprofessional team could take, is not included.
Additional Factors Driving Organizational Change and Advanced Registered Nurse as Change Agent
7.5 points
Criteria Description
Additional Factors Driving Organizational Change and Advanced Registered Nurse as Change Agent
- 5: Excellent
7.5 points
Additional factors driving upcoming organizational change for the organization and the advanced registered nurse role as change agent are thoroughly discussed. The narrative is well-developed and supported.
- 4: Good
6.9 points
Additional factors driving upcoming organizational change for the organization and the advanced registered nurse role as change agent are discussed. Minor detail or rationale is needed for clarity or accuracy.
- 3: Satisfactory
6.6 points
Additional factors driving upcoming organizational change for the organization and the advanced registered nurse role as change agent are summarized. Information or supporting rationale is needed.
- 2: Less Than Satisfactory
6 points
Additional factors driving upcoming organizational change for the organization and the advanced registered nurse role as change agent are only partially discussed.
- 1: Unsatisfactory
0 points
Additional factors driving upcoming organizational change for the organization and the advanced registered nurse role as change agent are not discussed.
Presentation of Content
37.5 points
Criteria Description
Presentation of Content
- 5: Excellent
37.5 points
The content is written clearly and concisely. Ideas universally progress and relate to each other. The project includes motivating questions and advanced organizers. The project gives the audience a clear sense of the main idea.
- 4: Good
34.5 points
The content is written with a logical progression of ideas and supporting information exhibiting a unity, coherence, and cohesiveness. Includes persuasive information from reliable sources.
- 3: Satisfactory
33 points
The presentation slides are generally competent, but ideas may show some inconsistency in organization or in their relationships to each other.
- 2: Less Than Satisfactory
30 points
The content is vague in conveying a point of view and does not create a strong sense of purpose. Includes some persuasive information.
- 1: Unsatisfactory
0 points
The content lacks a clear point of view and logical sequence of information. Includes little persuasive information. Sequencing of ideas is unclear.
Layout
15 points
Criteria Description
Layout
- 5: Excellent
15 points
The layout is visually pleasing and contributes to the overall message with appropriate use of headings, subheadings, and white space. Text is appropriate in length for the target audience and to the point. The background and colors enhance the readability of the text.
- 4: Good
13.8 points
The layout background and text complement each other and enable the content to be easily read. The fonts are easy to read and point size varies appropriately for headings and text.
- 3: Satisfactory
13.2 points
The layout uses horizontal and vertical white space appropriately. Sometimes the fonts are easy to read, but in a few places the use of fonts, italics, bold, long paragraphs, color, or busy background detracts and does not enhance readability.
- 2: Less Than Satisfactory
12 points
The layout shows some structure, but appears cluttered and busy or distracting with large gaps of white space or a distracting background. Overall readability is difficult due to lengthy paragraphs, too many different fonts, dark or busy background, overuse of bold, or lack of appropriate indentations of text.
- 1: Unsatisfactory
0 points
The layout is cluttered, confusing, and does not use spacing, headings, and subheadings to enhance the readability. The text is extremely difficult to read with long blocks of text, small point size for fonts, and inappropriate contrasting colors. Poor use of headings, subheadings, indentations, or bold formatting is evident.
Language Use and Audience Awareness (includes sentence construction, word choice, etc.)
15 points
Criteria Description
Language Use and Audience Awareness (includes sentence construction, word choice, etc.)
- 5: Excellent
15 points
The writer uses a variety of sentence constructions, figures of speech, and word choice in distinctive and creative ways that are appropriate to purpose, discipline, and scope.
- 4: Good
13.8 points
The writer is clearly aware of audience, uses a variety of appropriate vocabulary for the targeted audience, and uses figures of speech to communicate clearly.
- 3: Satisfactory
13.2 points
Language is appropriate to the targeted audience for the most part.
- 2: Less Than Satisfactory
12 points
Some distracting inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. The writer exhibits some lack of control in using figures of speech appropriately.
- 1: Unsatisfactory
0 points
Inappropriate word choice and lack of variety in language use are evident. Writer appears to be unaware of audience. Use of primer prose indicates writer either does not apply figures of speech or uses them inappropriately.
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
7.5 points
Criteria Description
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
- 5: Excellent
7.5 points
Writer is clearly in control of standard, written, academic English.
- 4: Good
6.9 points
Slides are largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present.
- 3: Satisfactory
6.6 points
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader.
- 2: Less Than Satisfactory
6 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader.
- 1: Unsatisfactory
0 points
Slide errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning.
Documentation of Sources
7.5 points
Criteria Description
Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)
- 5: Excellent
7.5 points
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.
- 4: Good
6.9 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.
- 3: Satisfactory
6.6 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.
- 2: Less Than Satisfactory
6 points
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.
- 1: Unsatisfactory
0 points
Sources are not documented.
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