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Unit 2
Unit Student Learning Outcomes (USLOs 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5):
1. Compare/contrast various change theories for their relevance to transforming nursing. (CSLO 1)
2. Explain factors that enhance transformation (e.g., effective intra-and interprofessional collaboration, clarity of goals, time, effective
leadership, stakeholder involvement). (CSLO 2)
3. Explain barriers to transformation (e.g., poor or inadequate communication, conflict). (CSLO 2)
4. Interrelate components of commonly used quality improvement processes in healthcare. (CSLO 3)
5. Explain ways in which the master’s-prepared nurse can facilitate transformation in an organization. (CSLO 1)
Topical Outline Written Assignments Activities
Facilitating Transformation
• Organizational change and change
theories
• The master’s-prepared nurse’s role in
creating change
• Becoming a highly effective agent of
change
• Promoting innovation and
transformation in nursing
• Developing the first part (Part I:
Identification of the Issue or Problem
to be Addressed) of the five-part
proposal for improving quality and
creating transformational change
Identification of the Issue or Problem to Be
Addressed (Part I of V): refer to online course
for detailed assignment instructions.
• Complete all activities provided in Unit 2 of
the online course.
Discussion
Unit 2 Discussion:
This week we will focus on promoting innovation and transformation in nursing. We will also explore the ways in which the intra-
/interprofessional team facilitate effective collaboration and encourages transformation in the healthcare field. For this discussion, reflect on
what you have seen in your practice environment with respect to innovation and transformation.
• In your discussion response, either select an innovation that you have seen being used in practice or an innovation you have read about in
the literature.
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• What role does the nurse play as it relates to this innovation?
• How has the use of this innovation transformed healthcare practice?
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Required Reading
Required Readings (total required pages: 176)
Amaresan, S. (2018). 5 conflict management styles for every personality type. https://blog.hubspot.com/service/conflict-management-styles
Covey, F. (n.d.). The 7 habits of highly effective people. Franklin Covey. https://www.franklincovey.com/the-7-habits.html
Donabedian, A. (2005). Evaluating the quality of medical care. Milbank Quarterly, 83(4), 691-729. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-
0009.2005.00397.x
Dukes, E. (2017). 4 strategies for getting employees excited about change. https://www.inc.com/elizabeth-dukes/4-strategies-for-gettingemployees-excited-about-change.html
Kotter International. (n.d.). 8-step process. https://www.kotterinc.com/8-steps-process-for-leading-change/
Maples, W. (2016). Five ways effective teams transform healthcare. Managed Healthcare Executive.
http://www.managedhealthcareexecutive.com/mhe-articles/five-ways-effective-teams-transform-healthcare
Martin, M. (2014). Nursing during an era of change: A challenge and opportunity. Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, 4(1), 189-199.
https://doi.org/10.5430/jnep/v4n1p189
Metzger, R., & Rivers, C. (2014). Advanced practice nursing organizational leadership model. Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 10(5), 337–343.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2014.02.015
Mulholland, B. (2017). 8 critical change management models to evolve and survive. https://www.process.st/change-management-models/
National Academies of Sciences and Medicine/IOM. (2010). The future of nursing: Leading change, advancing health [PDF file].
http://www.nationalacademies.org/hmd/~/media/Files/Report%20Files/2010/The-Future-ofNursing/Future%20of%20Nursing%202010%20Recommendations.pdf
Note: You are only required to read Page 2 of the IOM’s “The future of nursing” for Unit 2.
Sutherland, K. (2013). Applying Lewin’s change management theory to the implementation of bar-coded medication administration. Canadian
Journal of Informatics, 8(1&2). http://cjni.net/journal/?p=2888
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Thomas, T.W., Seifert, P.C., & Joyner, J.C. (2016). Registered nurses leading innovative changes. OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 21(3),
Manuscript 3. https://doi.org/10.3912/OJIN.Vol21No03Man03.
Optional Readings & Additional References
American Nurses Association. (2015). Nursing: Scope and standards of practice (3rd ed.) [PDF file]. https://www.iupuc.edu/healthsciences/files/Nursing-ScopeStandards-3E.pdf
Grant, R.W., Finnocchio, L.J., & the California Primary Care Consortium Subcommittee on Interdisciplinary Collaboration. (1995). Interdisciplinary
collaborative teams in primary care: A model curriculum and resource guide. Pew Health Professions Commission.
https://www.med.mun.ca/getdoc/5662c96a-7a26-4fcf-b19c-ccb806a5df44/Common-barriers-to-interprofessional-healthcare-te.aspx
Health Resources and Services Administration. (2011). Quality improvement [PDF file].
https://www.hrsa.gov/sites/default/files/quality/toolbox/508pdfs/qualityimprovement.pdf
Institute for Healthcare Improvement. (2017). QI essentials toolkit [PDF file]. https://www.jefferson.edu/content/dam/university/skmc/othereducational/JeffAPCT/QIEssentialsToolkit.PDF
Institute for Healthcare Improvement. (2019). The IHI triple aim. http://www.ihi.org/Engage/Initiatives/TripleAim/Pages/default.aspx
Interprofessional Education Collaborative. (2016). Core competencies for interprofessional collaborative practice: 2016 update [PDF file].
https://aamc- meded.global.ssl.fastly.net/production/media/filer_public/70/9f/709fedd7-3c53-492c-b9f0-
b13715d11cb6/core_competencies_for_collaborative_practice.pdf
