Set up mutually convenient time that is not during clinical rotation this semester. • Explain to the nurse leader that this is an assignment for a l

• Make an appointment to interview a nurse leader.
– faculty are not to be interviewed.
• Set up mutually convenient time that is not during clinical rotation this semester.
• Explain to the nurse leader that this is an assignment for a leadership course and the expectation is to explore the individual’s leadership role in the organization.
Assignment Criteria:
Students will develop a scholarly paper relating to the selected nursing leader that
includes the following criteria:
1. An introduction of the leader being interviewed (no names or places should be
identified).
2. Length of time as a nurse?
3. The type of leadership style utilized.
4. What characteristics does the leader believe are important for effective
leadership?
5. What techniques does the leader use to empower their staff/colleagues?
6. Describe the findings from the interview using the literature to support the typ
of leadership characteristics and type of power used by this leader.
7. Summarize by reflecting on the experience and the impact this assignment ma
have on your future as a nurse.
8. The scholarly paper should be in narrative format 3 to 5 pages excluding the
title and reference page.
9. Include an introductory paragraph, purpose statement, and a conclusion.
10. Include level 1 and 2 headings to organize the paper (page 47-48 in the APA
manual).
11. The paper must be written in third person, not first person (meaning do not u
“we’ or ‘I’) and in a scholarly manner. To clarify: I, we, you, me, our may be
not used. In addition, describing yourself as the researcher or the author shoul
not be used.
12. Include a minimum of 3 (3) profession peer-reviewed scholarly journal
references to support the paper (review in Ulrich Periodical Directory) and be
less than five (5) years old.
13. APA format is required (attention to spelling/grammar, a title page, a referenc
page, and in-text citations).
14. Submit the assignment to Turnitin prior to the final submission, review the
originality report, and make any needed changes.
15. Submit by the nosted
ssignment Criteria
Quality/Accuracy of
Information
5 points
All topics/criteria
addressed, and all
questions fully
answered.
§ points
& points
All topics/criteria
addressed, and most
questions fully answered.
4 points
5 points
All topics/criteria
addressed, and most
questions partially
answered.
3 points
2 points
One or more
topics/criteria not
ddressed or completely
answered.
1 point
Information clearly
Information cicarly relates
Information clearly relates
Information has little or
relates to the main
to the main topic/criteria.
to the main topic/criteria. A
topic/criteria. It includes
several supporting
it provides supporting
few details and/or examples
nothing to do with the
main topic/criteria.
details and/or examples.
details and/or examples
are given.