NURS_6053_Module03_Week06_Assignment_Rubric.

Develop and submit a personal leadership philosophy that reflects what you think are characteristics of a good leader. Use the scholarly resources on leadership you selected to support your philosophy statement. Your personal leadership philosophy should include the following: NURS_6053_Module03_Week06_Assignment_Rubric.

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· A description of your core values.
· A personal mission/vision statement.

Points Range: 14 (14%) – 15 (15%)

The response accurately and thoroughly describes in detail a set of core values.

The response accurately and completely describes in detail a personal mission/vision statement.

Points Range: 12 (12%) – 13 (13%)

The response describes a set of core values.

The response describes a personal mission/vision statement.

Points Range: 11 (11%) – 11 (11%)

The response describes a set of core values that is vague or inaccurate.

The response describes a personal mission/vision statement that is vague or inaccurate. NURS_6053_Module03_Week06_Assignment_Rubric.

Points Range: 0 (0%) – 10 (10%)

The response describes a set of core values that is vague and inaccurate, or is missing.

The response describes a personal mission/vision statement that is vague and inaccurate, or is missing.

· Analysis of your CliftonStrengths Assessment summarizing the results of your profile.
· A description of two key behaviors you wish to strengthen.

Points Range: 14 (14%) – 15 (15%)

The response accurately and completely provides an analysis and detailed summary of the CliftonStrengths Assessment.

The response accurately and thoroughly describes in detail two key behaviors to strengthen. NURS_6053_Module03_Week06_Assignment_Rubric.

Points Range: 12 (12%) – 13 (13%)

The response accurately provides an analysis and summary of the CliftonStrengths Assessment.

The response describes two key behaviors to strengthen.

Points Range: 11 (11%) – 11 (11%)

The response provides an analysis and summary of the CliftonStrengths Assessment that is vague or inaccurate.

The response describes two key behaviors to strengthen that is vague or inaccurate.

Points Range: 0 (0%) – 10 (10%)

The response provides an analysis and summary of the CliftonStrengths Assessment that is vague and inaccurate, or is missing.

The response describes two key behaviors to strengthen that is vague and inaccurate, or is missing.

· A development plan that explains how you plan to improve upon the two key behaviors you selected and an explanation of how you plan to achieve your personal vision. Be specific and provide examples. NURS_6053_Module03_Week06_Assignment_Rubric.

Points Range: 50 (50%) – 55 (55%)

An accurate, complete, and detailed development plan is provided that thoroughly explains plans to improve upon the two key behaviors selected.

The responses accurately and thoroughly explain in detail plans on how to achieve a personal vision with specific and accurate examples.

The response includes a comprehensive synthesis of information gleaned from sources that fully support how to achieve a personal vision. Integrates 2 or more credible outside sources, in addition to 2 or 3 course-specific resources to fully support the responses provided. NURS_6053_Module03_Week06_Assignment_Rubric.

Points Range: 44 (44%) – 49 (49%)

An accurate development plan is provided that explains plans to improve upon the two key behaviors selected.

The responses explain plans on how to achieve a personal vision and may include some specific examples.

The response includes a synthesis of information gleaned from sources that may support how to achieve a personal vision. Integrates 1 credible outside source, in addition to 2 or 3 course-specific resources which may support the responses provided. NURS_6053_Module03_Week06_Assignment_Rubric.

Points Range: 39 (39%) – 43 (43%)

A development plan is provided that explains plans to improve upon the two key behaviors selected that is vague or inaccurate.

The responses explain plans on how to achieve a personal vision and may include some examples that are vague or inaccurate.

The response includes information gleaned from 2 or 3 sources that may support how to achieve a personal vision. NURS_6053_Module03_Week06_Assignment_Rubric.

Points Range: 0 (0%) – 38 (38%)

A development plan is provided that explains plans to improve upon the two key behaviors selected that is vague and inaccurate, or is missing.

The responses explain plans on how to achieve a personal vision that is vague and inaccurate, does not include any examples, or is missing.

The response does not include any additional information gleaned from outside sources, or is missing. NURS_6053_Module03_Week06_Assignment_Rubric.

Written Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization:

Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction is provided which delineates all required criteria. NURS_6053_Module03_Week06_Assignment_Rubric.

Points Range: 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity.

A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion is provided which delineates all required criteria.

Points Range: 4 (4%) – 4 (4%)

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time.

Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is stated, yet is brief and not descriptive.

Points Range: 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time.

Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is vague or off topic. NURS_6053_Module03_Week06_Assignment_Rubric.

Points Range: 0 (0%) – 3 (3%)

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time.

No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion was provided.

Written Expression and Formatting – English writing standards:

Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation

Points Range: 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)

Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.

Points Range: 4 (4%) – 4 (4%)

Contains a few (1 or 2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

Points Range: 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)

Contains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

Points Range: 0 (0%) – 3 (3%)

Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.

Written Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list. NURS_6053_Module03_Week06_Assignment_Rubric.

Points Range: 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)

Uses correct APA format with no errors.

Points Range: 4 (4%) – 4 (4%)

Contains a few (1 or 2) APA format errors.

Points Range: 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)

Contains several (3 or 4) APA format errors.

Points Range: 0 (0%) – 3 (3%)

Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors.

Module 3: Leadership (Weeks 4-6)
Laureate Education (Producer). (2018). The Leader in You [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.
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Learning Objectives
Students will:
• Analyze the effectiveness and impact of leadership skills
• Assess personal leadership traits
• Analyze how leadership traits can be applied to personal leadership philosophies and behaviors
• Develop a personal leadership philosophy
• Create a development plan related to personal leadership philosophies
Due By Assignment
Week 4, Days 1–2 Read the Learning Resources.
Compose your initial Discussion 1 post.
Week 4, Day 3 Post your initial Discussion 1 post.
Begin to compose your Assignment.
Week 4, Days 4-5 Review peer Discussion 1 posts.
Compose your peer Discussion 1 responses.
Continue to compose your Assignment.
Week 4, Day 6 Post two peer Discussion 1 responses.
Week 5, Days 1-2 Compose your initial Discussion 2 post.
Continue to compose your Assignment.
Week 5, Day 3 Post your initial Discussion 2 post.
Continue to compose your Assignment.
Week 5, Days 4-5 Review peer Discussion 2 posts.
Compose your peer Discussion 2 responses.
Continue to compose your Assignment.
Week 5, Day 6 Post two peer Discussion 2 responses.
Week 6, Days 1- 6 Continue to compose your Assignment.
Week 6, Day 7 Deadline to submit your Assignment.
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Learning Resources
Required Readings
Marshall, E., & Broome, M. (2017). Transformational leadership in nursing: From expert clinician to influential leader (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Springer.
• Chapter 1, “Expert Clinician to Transformational Leader in a Complex Health Care Organization: Foundations” (pp. 7–20 ONLY)
• Chapter 6, “Frameworks for Becoming a Transformational Leader” (pp. 145–170)
• Chapter 7, “Becoming a Leader: It’s All About You” (pp. 171–194)

Duggan, K., Aisaka, K., Tabak, R. G., Smith, C., Erwin, P., & Brownson, R. C. (2015). Implementing administrative evidence-based practices: Lessons from the field in six local health departments across the United States. BMC Health Services Research, 15(1). doi:10.1186/s12913-015-0891-3. Retrieved from https://bmchealthservres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12913-015-0891-3

Resources for the StrengthsFinder Assessment Tool
Rath, T. (2007). Strengths Finder 2.0 – with Access Code.
Purchase the access code from the Walden bookstore. Then follow the instructions in the document \”How to Access the Strengths Finder 2.0. NURS_6053_Module03_Week06_Assignment_Rubric.

Document: How to Access Strengths Finder 2.0 (PDF)

Required Media
Laureate Education (Producer). (2014). Leadership [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.
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Moore Foundation. (n.d.). Nurses share lessons in leadership. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLopRJPO6GaifsYPGP_jcWXZzU10H3AaX7

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Discussion 1: Leadership Theories in Practice
A walk through the Business section of any bookstore or a quick Internet search on the topic will reveal a seemingly endless supply of writings on leadership. Formal research literature is also teeming with volumes on the subject.
However, your own observation and experiences may suggest these theories are not always so easily found in practice. Not that the potential isn’t there; current evidence suggests that leadership factors such as emotional intelligence and transformational leadership behaviors, for example, can be highly effective for leading nurses and organizations. NURS_6053_Module03_Week06_Assignment_Rubric.
Yet, how well are these theories put to practice? In this Discussion, you will examine formal leadership theories. You will compare these theories to behaviors you have observed firsthand and discuss their effectiveness in impacting your organization.
To Prepare:
• Review the Resources and examine the leadership theories and behaviors introduced.
• Identify two to three scholarly resources, in addition to this Module’s readings, that evaluate the impact of leadership behaviors in creating healthy work environments.
• Reflect on the leadership behaviors presented in the three resources that you selected for review.
By Day 3 of Week 4
Post two key insights you had from the scholarly resources you selected. Describe a leader whom you have seen use such behaviors and skills, or a situation where you have seen these behaviors and skills used in practice. Be specific and provide examples. Then, explain to what extent these skills were effective and how their practice impacted the workplace. NURS_6053_Module03_Week06_Assignment_Rubric.
By Day 6 of Week 4
Respond to at least two of your colleagues on two different days by explaining how the leadership skills they described may impact your organization or your personal leadership, or by identifying challenges you see in applying the skills described.
Submission and Grading Information
Grading Criteria

To access your rubric:
Week 4 Discussion Rubric

Post by Day 3 and Respond by Day 6 of Week 4

To participate in this Discussion:
Week 4 Discussion

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Discussion 2: Your Leadership Profile
Do you believe you have the traits to be an effective leader? Perhaps you are already in a supervisory role, but as has been discussed previously, appointment does not guarantee leadership skills.
How can you evaluate your own leadership skills and behaviors? You can start by analyzing your performance in specific areas of leadership. In this Discussion, you will complete Gallup’s StrengthsFinder assessment. This assessment will identify your personal strengths, which have been shown to improve motivation, engagement, and academic self-conference. Through this assessment, you will discover your top five themes—which you can reflect upon and use to leverage your talents for optimal success and examine how the results relate to your leadership traits. NURS_6053_Module03_Week06_Assignment_Rubric.
To Prepare:
Complete the StrengthsFinder assessment instrument, per the instructions found in this Module\’s Learning Resources.
Please Note: This Assessment will take roughly 30 minutes to complete.
NOTE: Please keep your report. You will need your results for future courses. Technical Issues with Gallup:
If you have technical issues after registering, please contact the Gallup Education Support group by phone at +1.866-346-4408. Support is available 24 hours/day from 6:00 p.m. Sunday U.S. Central Time through 5:00 p.m. Friday U.S. Central Time.
• Reflect on the results of your Assessment, and consider how the results relate to your leadership traits.
By Day 3 of Week 5
Post a brief description of your results from the StrengthsFinder assessment. Then, briefly describe two core values, two strengths, and two characteristics that you would like to strengthen based on the results of your StrengthsFinder assessment. Be specific. NURS_6053_Module03_Week06_Assignment_Rubric.
By Day 6 of Week 5
Respond to at least two of your colleagues on two different days by making recommendations for how they might strengthen the leadership behaviors profiled in their StrengthsFinder assessment, or by commenting on lessons to be learned from the results that can be applied to personal leadership philosophies and behaviors.
Submission and Grading Information
Grading Criteria

To access your rubric:
Week 5 Discussion Rubric

Post by Day 3 and Respond by Day 6 of Week 5

To participate in this Discussion:
Week 5 Discussion

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Assignment: Personal Leadership Philosophies
Many of us can think of leaders we have come to admire, be they historical figures, pillars of the industry we work in, or leaders we know personally. The leadership of individuals such as Abraham Lincoln and Margaret Thatcher has been studied and discussed repeatedly. However, you may have interacted with leaders you feel demonstrated equally competent leadership without ever having a book written about their approaches. NURS_6053_Module03_Week06_Assignment_Rubric.
What makes great leaders great? Every leader is different, of course, but one area of commonality is the leadership philosophy that great leaders develop and practice. A leadership philosophy is basically an attitude held by leaders that acts as a guiding principle for their behavior. While formal theories on leadership continue to evolve over time, great leaders seem to adhere to an overarching philosophy that steers their actions. NURS_6053_Module03_Week06_Assignment_Rubric.
What is your leadership philosophy? In this Assignment, you will explore what guides your own leadership.
To Prepare:
• Identify two to three scholarly resources, in addition to this Module’s readings, that evaluate the impact of leadership behaviors in creating healthy work environments.
• Reflect on the leadership behaviors presented in the three resources that you selected for review.
• Reflect on your results of the CliftonStrengths Assessment, and consider how the results relate to your leadership traits.
The Assignment (2-3 pages):
Personal Leadership Philosophies
Develop and submit a personal leadership philosophy that reflects what you think are characteristics of a good leader. Use the scholarly resources on leadership you selected to support your philosophy statement. Your personal leadership philosophy should include the following: NURS_6053_Module03_Week06_Assignment_Rubric.
• A description of your core values
• A personal mission/vision statement
• An analysis of your CliftonStrengths Assessment summarizing the results of your profile
• A description of two key behaviors that you wish to strengthen
• A development plan that explains how you plan to improve upon the two key behaviors you selected and an explanation of how you plan to achieve your personal vision. Be specific and provide examples.
• Be sure to incorporate your colleagues’ feedback on your CliftonStrengths Assessment from this Module’s Discussion 2.
By Day 7 of Week 6
Submit your personal leadership philosophy.
Submission and Grading Information
To submit your completed Assignment for review and grading, do the following:
• Please save your Assignment using the naming convention “WK6Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” as the name.
• Click the Week 6 Assignment Rubric to review the Grading Criteria for the Assignment.
• Click the Week 6 Assignment link. You will also be able to “View Rubric” for grading criteria from this area.
• Next, from the Attach File area, click on the Browse My Computer button. Find the document you saved as “WK6Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” and click Open.
• If applicable: From the Plagiarism Tools area, click the checkbox for I agree to submit my paper(s) to the Global Reference Database.
• Click on the Submit button to complete your submission. NURS_6053_Module03_Week06_Assignment_Rubric.
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Week 6 Assignment Rubric

Check Your Assignment Draft for Authenticity

To check your Assignment Draft for Authenticity:
Submit your Week 6 Assignment draft and review the originality report

Submit Your Assignment by Day 7 of Week 6

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Leadership

Leadership has traditionally been associated with the formal roles that are defined in terms of interactive processes in which an individual motivates and empowers others to accomplish specific goals. However, a more comprehensive definition of leadership in nursing recognizes that informal leadership roles exist in the clinical areas and bedside where nurses instruct patients and other medical personnel. As such, it is important for nurses to have leadership skills as they would require them in the provision of professional nursing services whether in the formal or informal roles (McEwen & Wills, 2018). The present paper discusses leadership from the personal perspective. NURS_6053_Module03_Week06_Assignment_Rubric.

A description of your core values

My personal core values have been important in helping me to focus and align my life choices. They are consistent with my core beliefs, mission and vision, are inspirational, are unique, provide guidance in decision-making, are long lasting, and are meaningful and rewarding. The first core value is respect to include cherishing and valuing relationships, appreciation and esteem. The second core value is perseverance to include determination and persistence when tackling activities and projects. This includes not giving up until the objective is achieved or until it becomes clear that it cannot be achieved as intended. The third core value is happiness by being glad, delighted, blissful, contented and joyful, and taking pleasure in professional and personal activities (Zaccagnini& White, 2017).

A personal mission/vision statement

My vision is to positively contribute towards a world where every person contributes with his/her full potential, where every person uses leadership and intrinsic genius to delivery outstanding value-added tasks. This is my optimal desired future state of what I hope to achieve over the next twenty years, describing a realistic, engaging and clear future. This vision inspires me to give my best and shapes my understanding of why I am actively pursuing a professional nursing career. The vision is aligned with my values. NURS_6053_Module03_Week06_Assignment_Rubric.

An analysis of your CliftonStrengths Assessment summarizing the results of your profile

A Clifton strength assessment was conducted to evaluate personal leadership profile. A review of the profile results reveals five significant leadership themes that identified my strongest natural talents as a leader. The first theme is futuristic, an indication that I am inspired by my view of the future and what can be achieved. I use my view of the future to energize others to put effort into achieving my ideal future. The second theme is ideation, an indication that I am fascinated by new ideas and exceptionally talented at linking new ideas to develop uncomplicated philosophies and concepts. The third theme is connectedness, an indication that I have strong faith in links, both within the personal and professional environment. Although there are mysteries in life, there are no real coincidences as every even has meaning that can be discovered with the right approach. We are all part of something larger and whatever effort an individual makes, it would either negatively or positively contribute to the effort made by others. The fourth theme is empathy, an indication that I am sensitive to the feelings of the people around me. I am attuned to the feelings and emotions of others, and intuitively try to share the perspectives of others even as I see the world through their eyes. The fifth theme is communication, an indication that I find it easy to put thoughts into words as I am a good presenter and conversationalist (Gallup, 2020). NURS_6053_Module03_Week06_Assignment_Rubric.

A description of two key behaviors that you wish to strengthen

A review of my leadership profile reveals that although I am good at empathy and communication as important leadership qualities, I would like to strengthen these behaviors in order to improve my abilities as a leader. Firstly, I am empathetic and can sense the emotions and feelings of the persons around me. However, I find that this is sometimes overwhelming as I am unable to filter the emotions and feelings to identify the important ones. Strengthening this behavior would give me the ability to filter the perspectives of others so that I am not overwhelmed. Secondly, I am a communicator who is able to put my thoughts into words although this ability is limited by cultural awareness. I am comfortable communicating with some cultures as I understand their peculiarities. This is a shortcoming in this increasingly globalized health care environment where meeting new cultures is a regular occurrence (Clifton & Anderson, 2016). NURS_6053_Module03_Week06_Assignment_Rubric.

A development plan that explains how you plan to improve upon the two key behaviors you selected and an explanation of how you plan to achieve your personal vision.

I intend to improve the two behaviors through two strategies. The first strategy is attending formal leadership training that would enable me acquire and develop new empathy and communication skills that are tailored for leadership in the nursing professional environment. The second strategy is engaging in mentorship where I shadow leaders with the right qualities that I would wish to emulate. Through observing these leaders in practice, I would be able to strengthen the two behaviors (Clifton & Anderson, 2016). NURS_6053_Module03_Week06_Assignment_Rubric.