Integrate concepts related to leadership into the professional nursing role. Analyze the philosophy, goals, and organizational structure of a healthcare system in relationship to the delivery of quality healthcare. Compare selected theories of leadership, management, and organizations in relation to healthcare agencies. Identify how collaborative leadership styles might be utilized in various community agencies to enhance the role of the nurse leader. Examine change theory, change management, conflict resolution, and strategies to promote innovation. Explain principles of continuous quality improvement (CQI) and the process of quality planning, improvement, and control.

Discuss the management process and its impact on the delivery of optimal healthcare. Analyze how accountability, advocacy, and collaboration augment the management of care. Describe the meaning of teamwork in respect to the health care team Identify the essential components of a business plan Analyze various organization structure/management theories as they relate to nursing practice In addition to the assignment specifics above, your paper should: Be 3-4 pages, not including the title and reference pages. Source(s) should be integrated into the paragraphs. Use in-text citations pointing to evidence in the literature that supports your ideas. Incorporate a minimum of two (2) peer-reviewed sources into your paper. Use current APA format to style your paper and to cite your sources. Include a title page and a reference page listing the sources you used. Be sure to plan enough time for proofreading and editing.