ADV

RUBRIC:

Introduction: 15 pts

Exceptional

Introduce the topics of transformational leadership, personal assessment, and application of these tenets to professional practice. Thesis statement with a summary of what will be explored in the paper is provided.

Transformational leadership:

30 pts

Exceptional

Defines transformational leadership including a discussion of the practice situations/settings where transformational leadership should be applied at the individual and organizational level. Applies concepts to professional practice. Addresses the key elements of DNP Essential III: 3 as they apply to transformational leadership.

Personal Assessment: Personal Strengths Assessment:

20 pts

Exceptional

Identifies top 5 strengths from the leadership version of Gallup’s Strengths Finder program. Correlates strengths with leadership style based on the four domains of leadership strength. Discusses 3 ideas for utilizing strengths to become a transformational leader.

Application to Professional Practice:

20 pts

Exceptional

Dominant leadership styles are defined and discussed. 3 ideas for using attributes to become a transformational leader are discussed.

Conclusion:

15 pts

Exceptional

Conclusion is clear and concise. The purpose of the paper is clear. Major details are summarized with minor details left out. The most important components of the paper are summarized.

Total Points Possible: 150

Requirements

1. To complete this assignment, you will need to perform a literature search and utilize scholarly resources. Databases can be accessed through the  Touro Online Library (Links to an external site.) . The  Nursing Subject Guide (Links to an external site.)  is a great starting point.

2. The Transformational Leadership: Defining the Advanced Nursing Practice Role Paper is worth 150 points and will be graded using the designated rubric. Grading criteria include quality of content, appropriate citations, use of Standard English grammar, and overall organization and readability.

3. Create your assignment using a Microsoft Word Application. The paper should be submitted in a .doc or .docx format. 

4. The paper should be 6–8 pages in length, excluding the title page and reference pages. 

5. APA 7th Edition format is required. 

Paper Sections and Headers

The following sections should be included and denoted via APA section headings throughout the paper.

· Introduction

· Transformational Leadership

· Personal Assessment

· Personal Strengths Assessment

· Leadership Assessment

· Application to Professional Practice

· Conclusion

Preparing the Paper

1. Review Albert et al. (2022). Chapter 12 

2. Read Strengths Based Leadership (2008). Complete the strengths-based leadership assessment using the access code from the text. Review the results, which will be discussed in your paper.

3. Write an introduction to your paper. Introduce the topics of transformational leadership, personal assessment, and application of these tenets to professional practice. Keep in mind that first person may only be used in the self-assessment and personal application sections of the paper.   

4. Transformational Leadership

A. Use your textbook and other scholarly resources to define transformational leadership.

B. Identify the practice situations/settings where transformational leadership should be applied at the individual and organizational level. 

C. Apply your findings from #4A and #4B to professional practice. Include the key elements of  DNP Essential III: 3    Download DNP Essential III: 3as they apply to transformational leadership.

5. Personal  Strengths Assessment (may write in first person) 

A. Utilizing your personal results from the leadership version of Gallup's Strengths Finder program, identify your top five strengths.

B. Correlate your strengths with your leadership style, based on the four domains of leadership.

C. Discuss 3 ideas for utilizing your strengths to become a transformational leader.

6. Leadership Assessment (may write in first person)

A. Complete the  Instinctive Leadership Style (Links to an external site.)  survey. 

B. What kind of a leader are you? What are your dominant leadership styles? Define and discuss each of them. Did anything about your results surprise you? 

C. Discuss 3 ideas for how you will use these attributes to become a transformational leader.  

7. Application to Professional Practice (may write in first person)

A. Discuss how transformational leadership applies to your professional practice for the provision of quality patient-centered care in the practice setting of your choice.

B. Include 3 ways you will foster change to improve outcomes by utilizing your personal strengths and leadership abilities. Applications should be direct and relevant.  

8. Conclude the paper by summarizing the role of the doctoral prepared transformational nurse leader in the provision of quality patient-centered care.