[Solved] NUR 402:Introduction To Nursing Management And Leadership

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– ## GradingRubricfoLMAssignment-2017.pdf

– ## Leadership-Assessment_2017.pdf

– 7-Habits-of-Highly-Effective-People-Summary-Covey1.pdf

**## GradingRubricfoLMAssignment-2017.pdf**

NUR 402 Leadership and Management in Nursing-2017

Rubric/Grade Allocation and Instructions for Assignment

Instructions:

This assignment has two sections, section A and section B. Both are to be turned in
together for grading. The assignment will be graded only once. So you must put in
your best effort while doing the assignment since you will not be able to
resubmit for a second grading. Additionally, follow the following directions
carefully to increase your chances of earning an A+ in this assignment.

Section A

Administer the leadership questionnaire posted on Populi to a Nurse
Leader/Manager at your place of work. If you do not work in a health care facility,
select one health care facility where you live and administer the questionnaire to a
nurse leader/manager at the facility.

Ask the responder to only circle the responses under the behavior that applies
to them, and then return the completed questionnaire to you for analysis.

You are required to submit the completed questionnaire for grading. Use the
guide and additional directions below to complete this assignment

A: Leadership Style Questionnaire and Analysis (Total points= 54)

1. Administer the questionnaire to your Nurse Leader (DON, Supervisor, and Unit
Manager), ask them to complete the questionnaire by only circling the responses
that apply to them for each leadership behavior category. The responder does not
need to write their name on the questionnaire. However, your Course Instructor may
call them after submission to verify that they completed the questionnaire (10
points)

2. Follow the directions on the questionnaire on obtaining averages for each
leadership behavior and calculate the averages (5 points)

2. Draw a bar graph/histogram of the average responses and analyze the bar graph
by identifying the dominant leadership and least used leadership behaviors of the
respondent. The responses will be on the vertical axis and the leadership behaviors
will plot on the horizontal axis of the graph (15 points)

3. As a budding nurse leader, give one example of how you will apply each of the 8
leadership behaviors in the clinical setting (24 points)

B: Covey’s 7 Habits (Total points=34)

4. Read the handout posted on Populi on Covey’s 7 habits and briefly discuss the
seven habits (14 points)

5. Select any four of Covey’s 7 habits that you find most appealing as a nursing
student. Give rationales for your choices (4 points)

6. Give one specific example/situation of how you will apply in the practice setting
each of the four habits that appeal to you most. (16 points)

Mechanics (Total points -12)

Paper must be 3-6 pages long. Credit will be given for organization of content, APA
format, double-spacing, correct spelling and grammar, correct citations and
references.

**## Leadership-Assessment_2017.pdf**

©2014, Hill Consulting Group

Leadership Self –Assessment
Sir/Madam:
The administerer of this questionnaire is a final-semester student at Standard College. He/she is required to
administer and analyze this questionnaire in partial fulfilment of the course requirements for the Nursing
Management and Leadership Course he/she is currently enrolled in. Grateful if you would please support him/her
further by completing and returning the questionnaire to him/her for analysis.
Please read each statement carefully. Then rate yourself in terms of how well you think you possess the attribute or
perform the leadership skill by circling the statement that best reflects your view. This is not a test – there are no
right or wrong answers. Do not calculate the averages.

As you reflect on your leadership over the past 6 months, which of the following leadership behaviors applies to
you?
Do well Do somewhat well Do not do well

Providing Direction
1. I articulate my organization’s vision and mission to

others.
1 2 3

2. I foster the fulfillment of a common vision. 1 2 3
3. I clarify roles and responsibilities. 1 2 3
4. I define priorities for our organization. 1 2 3
5. I make planning strategically a high priority. 1 2 3
Total Score of items circled divided by 5.
The resulting number is your average score for this area.

Leading Courageously
1. I take a stand for my values. 1 2 3
2. I understand the ethical responsibility that comes with

leadership and act accordingly.
1 2 3

3. I deal with issues and concerns promptly. 1 2 3
4. I challenge others to make right choices. 1 2 3
5. I make tough decisions regardless of people’s

approval or rejection.
1 2 3

Total Score of items circled divided by 5.
The resulting number is your average score for this area.

Fostering Teamwork
1. I prefer to work on tasks with a team versus individually. 1 2 3
2. I regularly build team spirit and morale and get results. 1 2 3
3. I encourage interaction and collaboration among

team members.
1 2 3

4. I lead the celebration of team accomplishments. 1 2 3
5. To garner diverse perspectives, I solicit input from my

team members.
1 2 3

Total Score of items circled divided by 5.
The resulting number is your average score for this area.

Championing Change
1. I recognize the value of leading change. 1 2 3
2. I actively involve others in the change process. 1 2 3
3. I motivate others to embrace change. 1 2 3
4. I assess readiness and resistance to change. 1 2 3
5. I provide the energy that propels people along the

change process, no matter how great the difficulties.
1 2 3

Total Score of items circled divided by 5.
The resulting number is your average score for this area.

©2014, Hill Consulting Group

Coaching and Developing People
1. I identify and seek to tap people’s potential. 1 2 3
2. I consider and offer developmental challenges. 1 2 3
3. I develop leaders at all levels of our organization. 1 2 3
4. I find ways to support and encourage others. 1 2 3
5. I invest in people development in my organization. 1 2 3

Total Score of items circled divided by 5.
The resulting number is your average score for this area.

Do well Do somewhat

well
Do not do well

Motivating Others
1. I inspire and provoke others to excel. 1 2 3
2. I trust in people’s competence. 1 2 3
3. I establish high performance standards. 1 2 3
4. I lead by setting a positive example that inspires others. 1 2 3
5. I reward performance and provide constructive

feedback.
1 2 3

Total Score of items circled divided by 5.
The resulting number is your average score for this area.

Building Relationships
1. I initiate relationships with others 1 2 3
2. I work effectively with others who are different from

me.
1 2 3

3. I prioritize successful resolution of conflict with others. 1 2 3
4. I leverage networks of people to resource and

strengthen my tasks.
1 2 3

5. I keep others informed about what I’m doing if it
affects them.

1 2 3

Total Score of items circled divided by 5.
The resulting number is your average score for this area.

Acting with Integrity
1. I understand that leading begins with leading from the

heart (with compassion, sensitivity, with integrity).
1 2 3

2. I value the heart, character, and integrity of myself and
others

1 2 3

3. I follow through on the promises and commitments that
I make.

1 2 3

4. I am open to making significant changes in my
behavior when necessary.

1 2 3

5. I am able to exert self-discipline when needed. 1 2 3
Total Score of items circled divided by 5.
The resulting number is your average score for this area.

– Leadership Self –Assessment
– Sir/Madam:

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**## GradingRubricfoLMAssignment-2017.pdf**

NUR 402 Leadership and Management in Nursing-2017

Rubric/Grade Allocation and Instructions for Assignment

Instructions:

This assignment has two sections, section A and section B. Both are to be turned in
together for grading. The assignment will be graded only once. So you must put in
your best effort while doing the assignment since you will not be able to
resubmit for a second grading. Additionally, follow the following directions
carefully to increase your chances of earning an A+ in this assignment.

Section A

Administer the leadership questionnaire posted on Populi to a Nurse
Leader/Manager at your place of work. If you do not work in a health care facility,
select one health care facility where you live and administer the questionnaire to a
nurse leader/manager at the facility.

Ask the responder to only circle the responses under the behavior that applies
to them, and then return the completed questionnaire to you for analysis.

You are required to submit the completed questionnaire for grading. Use the
guide and additional directions below to complete this assignment

A: Leadership Style Questionnaire and Analysis (Total points= 54)

1. Administer the questionnaire to your Nurse Leader (DON, Supervisor, and Unit
Manager), ask them to complete the questionnaire by only circling the responses
that apply to them for each leadership behavior category. The responder does not
need to write their name on the questionnaire. However, your Course Instructor may
call them after submission to verify that they completed the questionnaire (10
points)

2. Follow the directions on the questionnaire on obtaining averages for each
leadership behavior and calculate the averages (5 points)

2. Draw a bar graph/histogram of the average responses and analyze the bar graph
by identifying the dominant leadership and least used leadership behaviors of the
respondent. The responses will be on the vertical axis and the leadership behaviors
will plot on the horizontal axis of the graph (15 points)

3. As a budding nurse leader, give one example of how you will apply each of the 8
leadership behaviors in the clinical setting (24 points)

B: Covey’s 7 Habits (Total points=34)

4. Read the handout posted on Populi on Covey’s 7 habits and briefly discuss the
seven habits (14 points)

5. Select any four of Covey’s 7 habits that you find most appealing as a nursing
student. Give rationales for your choices (4 points)

6. Give one specific example/situation of how you will apply in the practice setting
each of the four habits that appeal to you most. (16 points)

Mechanics (Total points -12)

Paper must be 3-6 pages long. Credit will be given for organization of content, APA
format, double-spacing, correct spelling and grammar, correct citations and
references.

**## Leadership-Assessment_2017.pdf**

©2014, Hill Consulting Group

Leadership Self –Assessment
Sir/Madam:
The administerer of this questionnaire is a final-semester student at Standard College. He/she is required to
administer and analyze this questionnaire in partial fulfilment of the course requirements for the Nursing
Management and Leadership Course he/she is currently enrolled in. Grateful if you would please support him/her
further by completing and returning the questionnaire to him/her for analysis.
Please read each statement carefully. Then rate yourself in terms of how well you think you possess the attribute or
perform the leadership skill by circling the statement that best reflects your view. This is not a test – there are no
right or wrong answers. Do not calculate the averages.

As you reflect on your leadership over the past 6 months, which of the following leadership behaviors applies to
you?
Do well Do somewhat well Do not do well

Providing Direction
1. I articulate my organization’s vision and mission to

others.
1 2 3

2. I foster the fulfillment of a common vision. 1 2 3
3. I clarify roles and responsibilities. 1 2 3
4. I define priorities for our organization. 1 2 3
5. I make planning strategically a high priority. 1 2 3
Total Score of items circled divided by 5.
The resulting number is your average score for this area.

Leading Courageously
1. I take a stand for my values. 1 2 3
2. I understand the ethical responsibility that comes with

leadership and act accordingly.
1 2 3

3. I deal with issues and concerns promptly. 1 2 3
4. I challenge others to make right choices. 1 2 3
5. I make tough decisions regardless of people’s

approval or rejection.
1 2 3

Total Score of items circled divided by 5.
The resulting number is your average score for this area.

Fostering Teamwork
1. I prefer to work on tasks with a team versus individually. 1 2 3
2. I regularly build team spirit and morale and get results. 1 2 3
3. I encourage interaction and collaboration among

team members.
1 2 3

4. I lead the celebration of team accomplishments. 1 2 3
5. To garner diverse perspectives, I solicit input from my

team members.
1 2 3

Total Score of items circled divided by 5.
The resulting number is your average score for this area.

Championing Change
1. I recognize the value of leading change. 1 2 3
2. I actively involve others in the change process. 1 2 3
3. I motivate others to embrace change. 1 2 3
4. I assess readiness and resistance to change. 1 2 3
5. I provide the energy that propels people along the

change process, no matter how great the difficulties.
1 2 3

Total Score of items circled divided by 5.
The resulting number is your average score for this area.

©2014, Hill Consulting Group

Coaching and Developing People
1. I identify and seek to tap people’s potential. 1 2 3
2. I consider and offer developmental challenges. 1 2 3
3. I develop leaders at all levels of our organization. 1 2 3
4. I find ways to support and encourage others. 1 2 3
5. I invest in people development in my organization. 1 2 3

Total Score of items circled divided by 5.
The resulting number is your average score for this area.

Do well Do somewhat

well
Do not do well

Motivating Others
1. I inspire and provoke others to excel. 1 2 3
2. I trust in people’s competence. 1 2 3
3. I establish high performance standards. 1 2 3
4. I lead by setting a positive example that inspires others. 1 2 3
5. I reward performance and provide constructive

feedback.
1 2 3

Total Score of items circled divided by 5.
The resulting number is your average score for this area.

Building Relationships
1. I initiate relationships with others 1 2 3
2. I work effectively with others who are different from

me.
1 2 3

3. I prioritize successful resolution of conflict with others. 1 2 3
4. I leverage networks of people to resource and

strengthen my tasks.
1 2 3

5. I keep others informed about what I’m doing if it
affects them.

1 2 3

Total Score of items circled divided by 5.
The resulting number is your average score for this area.

Acting with Integrity
1. I understand that leading begins with leading from the

heart (with compassion, sensitivity, with integrity).
1 2 3

2. I value the heart, character, and integrity of myself and
others

1 2 3

3. I follow through on the promises and commitments that
I make.

1 2 3

4. I am open to making significant changes in my
behavior when necessary.

1 2 3

5. I am able to exert self-discipline when needed. 1 2 3
Total Score of items circled divided by 5.
The resulting number is your average score for this area.

– Leadership Self –Assessment
– Sir/Madam:

**7-Habits-of-Highly-Effective-People-Summary-Covey1.pdf**

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**## GradingRubricfoLMAssignment-2017.pdf**

NUR 402 Leadership and Management in Nursing-2017

Rubric/Grade Allocation and Instructions for Assignment

Instructions:

This assignment has two sections, section A and section B. Both are to be turned in
together for grading. The assignment will be graded only once. So you must put in
your best effort while doing the assignment since you will not be able to
resubmit for a second grading. Additionally, follow the following directions
carefully to increase your chances of earning an A+ in this assignment.

Section A

Administer the leadership questionnaire posted on Populi to a Nurse
Leader/Manager at your place of work. If you do not work in a health care facility,
select one health care facility where you live and administer the questionnaire to a
nurse leader/manager at the facility.

Ask the responder to only circle the responses under the behavior that applies
to them, and then return the completed questionnaire to you for analysis.

You are required to submit the completed questionnaire for grading. Use the
guide and additional directions below to complete this assignment

A: Leadership Style Questionnaire and Analysis (Total points= 54)

1. Administer the questionnaire to your Nurse Leader (DON, Supervisor, and Unit
Manager), ask them to complete the questionnaire by only circling the responses
that apply to them for each leadership behavior category. The responder does not
need to write their name on the questionnaire. However, your Course Instructor may
call them after submission to verify that they completed the questionnaire (10
points)

2. Follow the directions on the questionnaire on obtaining averages for each
leadership behavior and calculate the averages (5 points)

2. Draw a bar graph/histogram of the average responses and analyze the bar graph
by identifying the dominant leadership and least used leadership behaviors of the
respondent. The responses will be on the vertical axis and the leadership behaviors
will plot on the horizontal axis of the graph (15 points)

3. As a budding nurse leader, give one example of how you will apply each of the 8
leadership behaviors in the clinical setting (24 points)

B: Covey’s 7 Habits (Total points=34)

4. Read the handout posted on Populi on Covey’s 7 habits and briefly discuss the
seven habits (14 points)

5. Select any four of Covey’s 7 habits that you find most appealing as a nursing
student. Give rationales for your choices (4 points)

6. Give one specific example/situation of how you will apply in the practice setting
each of the four habits that appeal to you most. (16 points)

Mechanics (Total points -12)

Paper must be 3-6 pages long. Credit will be given for organization of content, APA
format, double-spacing, correct spelling and grammar, correct citations and
references.

**## Leadership-Assessment_2017.pdf**

©2014, Hill Consulting Group

Leadership Self –Assessment
Sir/Madam:
The administerer of this questionnaire is a final-semester student at Standard College. He/she is required to
administer and analyze this questionnaire in partial fulfilment of the course requirements for the Nursing
Management and Leadership Course he/she is currently enrolled in. Grateful if you would please support him/her
further by completing and returning the questionnaire to him/her for analysis.
Please read each statement carefully. Then rate yourself in terms of how well you think you possess the attribute or
perform the leadership skill by circling the statement that best reflects your view. This is not a test – there are no
right or wrong answers. Do not calculate the averages.

As you reflect on your leadership over the past 6 months, which of the following leadership behaviors applies to
you?
Do well Do somewhat well Do not do well

Providing Direction
1. I articulate my organization’s vision and mission to

others.
1 2 3

2. I foster the fulfillment of a common vision. 1 2 3
3. I clarify roles and responsibilities. 1 2 3
4. I define priorities for our organization. 1 2 3
5. I make planning strategically a high priority. 1 2 3
Total Score of items circled divided by 5.
The resulting number is your average score for this area.

Leading Courageously
1. I take a stand for my values. 1 2 3
2. I understand the ethical responsibility that comes with

leadership and act accordingly.
1 2 3

3. I deal with issues and concerns promptly. 1 2 3
4. I challenge others to make right choices. 1 2 3
5. I make tough decisions regardless of people’s

approval or rejection.
1 2 3

Total Score of items circled divided by 5.
The resulting number is your average score for this area.

Fostering Teamwork
1. I prefer to work on tasks with a team versus individually. 1 2 3
2. I regularly build team spirit and morale and get results. 1 2 3
3. I encourage interaction and collaboration among

team members.
1 2 3

4. I lead the celebration of team accomplishments. 1 2 3
5. To garner diverse perspectives, I solicit input from my

team members.
1 2 3

Total Score of items circled divided by 5.
The resulting number is your average score for this area.

Championing Change
1. I recognize the value of leading change. 1 2 3
2. I actively involve others in the change process. 1 2 3
3. I motivate others to embrace change. 1 2 3
4. I assess readiness and resistance to change. 1 2 3
5. I provide the energy that propels people along the

change process, no matter how great the difficulties.
1 2 3

Total Score of items circled divided by 5.
The resulting number is your average score for this area.

©2014, Hill Consulting Group

Coaching and Developing People
1. I identify and seek to tap people’s potential. 1 2 3
2. I consider and offer developmental challenges. 1 2 3
3. I develop leaders at all levels of our organization. 1 2 3
4. I find ways to support and encourage others. 1 2 3
5. I invest in people development in my organization. 1 2 3

Total Score of items circled divided by 5.
The resulting number is your average score for this area.

Do well Do somewhat

well
Do not do well

Motivating Others
1. I inspire and provoke others to excel. 1 2 3
2. I trust in people’s competence. 1 2 3
3. I establish high performance standards. 1 2 3
4. I lead by setting a positive example that inspires others. 1 2 3
5. I reward performance and provide constructive

feedback.
1 2 3

Total Score of items circled divided by 5.
The resulting number is your average score for this area.

Building Relationships
1. I initiate relationships with others 1 2 3
2. I work effectively with others who are different from

me.
1 2 3

3. I prioritize successful resolution of conflict with others. 1 2 3
4. I leverage networks of people to resource and

strengthen my tasks.
1 2 3

5. I keep others informed about what I’m doing if it
affects them.

1 2 3

Total Score of items circled divided by 5.
The resulting number is your average score for this area.

Acting with Integrity
1. I understand that leading begins with leading from the

heart (with compassion, sensitivity, with integrity).
1 2 3

2. I value the heart, character, and integrity of myself and
others

1 2 3

3. I follow through on the promises and commitments that
I make.

1 2 3

4. I am open to making significant changes in my
behavior when necessary.

1 2 3

5. I am able to exert self-discipline when needed. 1 2 3
Total Score of items circled divided by 5.
The resulting number is your average score for this area.

– Leadership Self –Assessment
– Sir/Madam:

**7-Habits-of-Highly-Effective-People-Summary-Covey1.pdf**

This file is too large to display. [View in new window](https://www.sweetstudy.com/files/7-habits-of-highly-effective-people-summary-covey1-pdf-10217957)