The purpose of this assignment is to examine the impact of contemporary challenges in care delivery facing nursing leadership. Select and research a major issue in the delivery of care facing nurse leaders today and write a 1,250-1,500 word paper addressing the following:

1. Explain the issue(s) you have selected. Why is it a problem? What fuels the issue? Who does it impact and what specific impact does it have on patient care?
2. Describe an option for addressing the issue from a systems perspective. What entities/interests (stakeholders, organizations, operational systems, political, economic, public, private, patient) must be taken into account and how are they impacted? Be sure to highlight the direct impact the option has on patient care.
3. Discuss the qualities and traits needed of nurse leaders to effectively tackle this issue through the proposed option. Incorporate a leadership theory and AONE Nurse Executive or Manager Competencies in your response.
4. Finally, discuss the impact not successfully resolving the issue could have on the future of health care delivery.

Integrate five scholarly sources into your paper.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.