This week, the focus moves from research to the application of theory to leadership and management.

This week, the focus moves from research to the application of theory to leadership and management. The topic for the first discussion thread centers on the application of nursing theory as it relates to the administrative practice arena will be explored.

The first threaded discussion is as follows:

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Select a grand nursing theory. Explain how application of this theory by nurse leaders and nurse managers can influence outcomes from two of the following areas.
• Organizational operations
• Patient satisfaction scores
• Patient-care delivery
• Workflow redesign

The Course Outcomes for this week include:

CO #2 – Propose strategies for use of relevant theories that nurse leaders can employ in selected healthcare or educational organizations, considering legal and ethical principles. (POs #2, 6)

CO #3 – Communicate the analysis of and proposed strategies for the use of a theory in nursing practice. (PO #3)

CO #4 – Demonstrate logical and creative thinking in analysis and application of a theory to nursing practice.  (PO #4)

CO #5 – Recommend strategies for the use of a theory as the basis for actions of advanced nursing practice in leadership and education. (PO #5)