Discuss 3 realistic leadership strategies that a beginning registered nurse could use to resolve the identified conflict and enable team cohesion

NSB305

Leading and Learning: Building Professional Capacity

ASSESSMENT 1. Managing conflict resolution.

This document contains:

• Assessment requirements.

• Detailed instructions for completing the task.

• Criterion Reference Assessment (CRA) Rubric that markers use to grade the assessment task.

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Assessment Task 1.

Assessment name: Managing conflict resolution.

Task description: Your task is to analyse the dynamics of a real-world scenario and identify and discuss key strategies that a beginning registered nurse leader could use to promote team cohesion and conflict resolution.

What you need to do to prepare:

Read the TASK instructions carefully being sure that you understand all of the key words and directive terms.

Watch the prescribed video making notes of the issues (skill mix, scope of practice, delegation) that each speaker is raising as beginning registered nurses.

Engage with your groups online discussion on your allocated WIKI study group. (This is for all students enrolled in NSB305).

TASK STEPS.

How to write your paper.

1. Choose one of the issues raised by the graduate nurses described in the video. (Your choice is either scope of practice, skill mix or delegation). Justify

your choice, by referring to your groups WIKI discussions and selected literature. (Include a screen shot of the relevant discussions to reinforce your choice in an appendix).

2. Explain how, if the issue is left unresolved, it could cause conflict in the

workplace and impact on positive nursing teamwork.

3. Discuss 3 realistic leadership strategies that a beginning registered nurse could use to resolve the identified conflict and enable team cohesion

Length: 1000 words +/-10%. Word length excludes in-text referencing, your reference list, direct quotes and appendices. Please note markers will not mark beyond the word limit.

Suggested (not mandatory) word count structure. Introduction (100 words) Choice of issue and justification (200 words) Explanation of impact if issue is left unresolved (300 words) Discussion of 3 realistic strategies (300 words) Conclusion (100 words)

Literature and writing standard requirements:

This paper needs to be:

• Written as an academic paper in 3rd person, with an introduction, body and conclusion.

• This is a contemporary paper, and unless you are referring to a historical event, literature and resources need to be within 7 years of age

• Literature must be of highest possible quality, with peer reviewed research-based material as the preference.

• Textbooks may be used but to a maximum of 20% of your total reference list.

• Legitimate websites such as the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia may be used.

• Careful use of well-developed paragraphs that logically and clearly address the task steps and marking criteria (CRA) is essential

• There is an expectation of no grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors.

• Correct use of the QUT APA referencing style is required. Unreferenced material cannot be accepted as credible or accurate.

REMEMBER THIS ASSESSMENT PIECE IS ABOUT BEING A LEADER AS A BEGINNING REGISTERED NURSE/GRADUATE REGISTERED NURSE SO YOUR LITERATURE MUST REFLECT THIS.

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Format of assignment Your assignment should be formatted and presented as follows:

• Use the provided Coversheet template with the assessment title, your name, student number, tutor name and word count, as a single document that includes your paper.

• Include a ‘footer’ on each page with your name, student number, unit code and page number.

• 3 cm margins on all sides, double-spaced text

• Times new roman/arial, font size 12

• QUT APA style referencing (see http://www.citewrite.qut.edu.au/)

• Headings and sub-headings may be used to structure your assignment if you prefer

• To be submitted in electronic format via Turnitin.

What you need to submit:

One word document that contains the following items: Assignment Cover Sheet & your work in the provided template

Resources needed to complete task:

• Prescribed video TBA

• Screen shot of relevant discussion (in an appendix)

• QUT Cite|Write APA guide.

• Turnitin Tip Sheets.

Assessment Support Engaging in your online WIKI study group will provide you with a rich source of discussion about the content and topic area, and an opportunity to ask questions.

Go to Support for Learning on the Blackboard site or contact HiQ in the library for further advice on assessment support.