Leading Cultures of Excellence

1. Address the requirements above. Use the template or create your own document design using the current edition of Microsoft Word to complete the assignment. Submit as a .doc or .docx file with your name included in the file name.

2. Write 2-4 total pages (excluding title and reference pages).

3. Correctly cite and reference ideas and information that come from scholarly sources of information.

4. Follow rules for grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation consistent with formal, scholarly writing.

5. Clarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas should be evident within writing.

6. Abide by Chamberlain University's academic integrity policy.

Include the following sections (detailed criteria listed below and in the grading rubric):   

A. Introduction

1. Include general statements on the role of the master’s prepared nurse as a leader of a culture of excellence.

2. Identify the purpose of the paper.

B. Culture of Excellence

1. Explain the concept of a culture of excellence in healthcare.

2. Identify at least three specific organizational characteristics or practices that reflect a culture of excellence.

3. Discuss how a culture of excellence is significant to your selected advanced nursing role.

4. Provide support from at least one scholarly source.

C. Mission, Vision, and Values

1. Describe the mission, vision, and values of a selected healthcare organization (The organization you choose must have all three elements: mission, vision, and values statements).

2. Explain the interrelationships of the mission, vision, and values. Describe how an organization’s mission, vision, values, and organizational structure contribute to organizational culture.

D. Leading a Culture of Excellence

1. Discuss how the mission, vision, and values do or do not reflect a culture of excellence within the organization.

2. Describe how the advanced nurse leader can leverage the mission, vision, values, and organizational structure to create positive change in the organizational culture.

3. Discuss two leadership strategies that the advanced nurse leader can use to support a culture of excellence.

4. Provide support from at least one scholarly source.

E. Conclusion

1. Provide a conclusion, including a brief summary. Your conclusion should follow the organization of the paper given in the introduction and focus on analysis.

2. Share your reflection on the assignment.