Instruction
1. Maximum of 5 pages in length for formal paper (not including: title page reference page).
2. Mandatory format as designated by the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) (6th ed.)
3. Double-spaced.
4. Title page and Reference page required; abstract not required. Although this paper is a self-assessment and reflection, speaking in the first person is limited
• Utilize a minimum of 4 resources to complete this self-assessment including: his/her textbook, relevant articles, and current research.
• Evaluate possible strategies for facilitating ongoing personal and professional development including (but not limited to)
o Ongoing education; career goals
o Networking/Mentoring/Professional Relationships
o Important characteristics of first job (organizational structure/philosophy; climate/culture; care delivery models; etc.
Content for the paper: (use the following designated content areas to organize your paper)
1. Identify your preferred leadership style (Transformation Leadership)
2. Assess your potential for leadership using and describing leadership theory
3. Assess your Decision-making and problem-solving style(briefly)
4. Assess your communication skills/style: written, verbal, non-verbal, technical.
5. Assess your conflict resolution style
6. Identify a minimum of two areas of strength and two areas that need improvement to enhance your nursing leadership abilities.
7. Provide a plan of action for at least one assessed area in need of improvement, and explain what strategy you will use to address the area and the ultimate goat