Nursing PNL week5 White P. Assignment

Home>Homework Answsers>Nursing homework helpplease read the instructions and use the attached the SWOT analysis that was completed on week 3.a year ago04.04.202415Report issuefiles (2)SWOTanalysis.docxPLNWHITEPAPERASSIGNMENT.pdfSWOTanalysis.docx2Nursing Staff ShortageThe challenge of nursing staff shortages is one that nurse leaders in healthcare organizations confront. This problem is caused by an aging population, rising healthcare demand, low nursing school enrollment, high turnover, and financial limits (Haddad et al., 2023). Safety and quality patient care are greatly impacted by the nurse shortage. It increases worker workloads and stress, which may cause weariness, burnout, and poor patient care. Personnel shortages may delay patient responses, increase wait times for important treatments, and reduce attention to detail, endangering patient safety and satisfaction. Understaffing might inhibit evidence-based procedures and cause continuity gaps, lowering patient care quality. Nurse leaders are key to tackling healthcare nursing staff shortages. They create and execute methods to reduce staffing shortages’ effect on patient care. Nurse leaders promote proper staffing, resource allocation, and attracting and keeping skilled nurses. To reduce burnout and turnover, they create a friendly workplace that encourages job satisfaction, participation, and professional growth (Kohnen et al., 2024). Nurse leaders engage with multidisciplinary teams to enhance workflow and resource use. Nurse leaders inspire their teams to provide safe, excellent care despite staffing issues, boosting patient outcomes and organizational performance.Strengths· Access to data and analytics: Data-driven decision-making enables nurse leaders to identify staffing patterns, predict future needs, and allocate resources effectively, improving overall staffing management.· Established communication channels with interdisciplinary teams: Effective communication fosters collaboration among different departments, allowing nurse leaders to coordinate efforts, share information, and address staffing challenges proactively (Jankelová & Joniaková, 2021).· Well-trained and experienced nursing staff: Experienced nurses can adapt to fluctuating staffing levels more effectively, ensuring continuity of care and maintaining quality standards even during periods of shortages.Weaknesses· Insufficient staffing may lead to burnout and poor morale among nurses due to overwork and stress, significantly compromising their well-being and morale.· Limited budget allocation of resources may hinder hiring, training, or using technology alternatives to solve personnel shortages (Haddad et al., 2023).· Unstandardized protocols or procedures: Nurse leaders may struggle to execute similar tactics across units or departments without defined protocols or processes for managing staffing concerns, resulting in inefficiencies and inconsistencies in managing staffing challenges. 2022 (Chervoni-Knapp)Opportunities· Simplifying procedures with technology: Workforce software and predictive analytics may assist with patient care staffing difficulties by determining the optimum way to split work, increase production, and eliminate staff gaps.· School, health, and community partnerships promote patients’ health by providing staff, volunteer, and learning opportunities.· Professional development initiatives to increase staff skills and knowledge: These may help nurses better fulfill patient demands and make the workforce more resilient, lowering unemployment and making healthcare more flexible to changing requirements.Threats· Imposed restrictions may hinder operations, increase administrative costs, and distract from labor shortages.· Competing goals and limited resources may inhibit efforts to resolve personnel-related challenges within a corporation.· Negative reputation leads to declining confidence in health care institutions: Staffing shortages that risk patients or service quality may damage the health facility’s image, making it harder to attract customers and staff (Haddad et al., 2023).ConclusionLack of nurses makes it difficult for nurses to provide safe, high-quality care. Nurse leaders can overcome cost constraints and lack of standards using data and knowledgeable nurses. Community resources and new technology may be interventions, while rules and opposing goals may be obstacles. Insufficient nurse staffing affects patient care and organizational efficiency. Nursing leaders may reduce staff fatigue, raise morale, and improve patient outcomes by organizing staff. This draws patients and skilled doctors, boosting the hospital’s prestige. Nurse leaders must push for money and develop creative solutions to the nursing personnel shortfall to ensure safety, excellent health care, and organizational success.ReferencesChervoni-Knapp, T. (2022). The Nurse Staff Pandemic.Journal of Radiology Nursing,41(2), 74–75. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jradnu.2022.02.007Haddad, L. M., Butler, T. J. T., & Annamaraju, P. (2023, February 13).Nursing shortage. National Library of Medicine; StatPearls Publishing. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK493175/Jankelová, N., & Joniaková, Z. (2021). Communication Skills and Transformational Leadership Style of First-Line Nurse Managers in Relation to Job Satisfaction of Nurses and Moderators of This Relationship.Healthcare,9(3), 346. NCBI. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare9030346Kohnen, D., Hans De Witte, Schaufeli, W. B., Simon A.W.G. Dello, Bruyneel, L., & Sermeus, W. (2024). Engaging leadership and nurse well-being: the role of the work environment and work motivation—a cross-sectional study.Human Resources for Health,22(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12960-023-00886-6PLNWHITEPAPERASSIGNMENT.pdfGalen College of Nursing – NSG 4320 Syllabus – Version 1.0 20White Paper Assignment Overview: CSLO 1- 6 USLOs 1.1,1.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3,
6.2
The purpose of this assignment is to present a well-developed white paper addressing the issue identified
in the SWOT analysis. Nursing leaders use white papers to outline particularly complex issues and
present evidence-based solutions to these complex issues. While white papers include scholarly evidence
and references, they are not scholarly research papers.

Assignment Instructions: 
For this assignment, a white paper will be developed. This assignment does not require APA format,
however professional writing is expected, and references should be included using APA formatting.
References should be from a credible, reliable source. References should not be older than 2-3 years.• Introduction
o Describe the purpose of the white paper and what the audience can expect.
o Include a concise summary of the SWOT analysis findings, to include the strengths,weaknesses, opportunities, and threats identified.
 Ensure you apply instructor feedback from the SWOT analysis assignment.• Problem Statement & Background
o Provide a concise, two to three sentence statement of the issue. (Remember who theaudience is!)
o Discuss statistics and scholarly evidence (at least 5 sources) to demonstrate the presenceof the issue, the significance of the issue, and the impact of the issue on healthcare
organizations.• Contributing Factors
o Discuss legal and ethical considerations.
o Discuss the relationship between the chosen issue and the following: the presence of a healthy work environment,
 diversity, equity, inclusion, and
 organizational structure.
 For each of these elements, provide an analysis of the impact of these elements onthe issue at hand.
• Proposed Solutiono Provide a comprehensive discussion on the proposed solution, including:
 implementation,
 resources required (to include consumables, personnel, and equipment whereappropriate and applicable),
 timeline,
 goals, and
 intended outcomes.• Conclusion
o Summarize the content of the white paper, concluding with an additional two to threesentence call to action.
• Referenceso Document references (at least 5 sources) using APA format.Galen College of Nursing – NSG 4320 Syllabus – Version 1.0 21Note: Remember, the goal of a white paper is to demonstrate a high level of expertise on your topic. The
tone of the writing should be formal and professional, and your writing must be authoritative and
trustworthy.

30% of Final GradeGalen College of Nursing – NSG 4320 Syllabus – Version 1.0 22White Paper Assignment Grading Rubric:

Exceptional
IntroductionExceptional
5 points

Provides a comprehensive
introduction that describes BOTH
the purpose of the white paper
AND a concise summary of the
SWOT analysis findings.Developing
3 points

Provides either a rudimentary
introduction OR limited summary
of the SWOT analysis findings.Unacceptable
Introduction section or assignment not submitted

(0 Points)Feedback from SWOT 5 points

Revisions completed based on
instructor feedback from SWOT
analysis assignment.Unacceptable

No assignment submitted OR does
not include revisions based on
instructor feedback from SWOT
analysis assignment.

(0 Points)Problem Statement &
Background20 points

Provides a concise
two to three sentence statement of
the issue and includes
comprehensive supporting
statistics and scholarly evidence (at
least 5 sources) that addresses the
presence of the issue, the
significance of the issue, AND the
impact of the issue on healthcare
organizations.16 points

Provides an effective statement of
the issue includes some supporting
statistics and scholarly evidence (3-
4 sources) OR evidence only
addresses the presence of the issue,
OR the significance of the issue, OR
the impact of the issue on
healthcare organizations.12 points

Provides a rudimentary statement
of the issue OR includes only
limited supporting
statistics and scholarly evidence
(less than 3 sources) OR evidence
does not address the presence of
the issue, OR the significance of the
issue, OR the impact of the issue on
healthcare organizations.Unacceptable

0 Points

Problem statement and
background section or assignment
not submitted.Contributing Factors 30 points

Provides a comprehensive
discussion of ALL the contributing
factors AND analysis of the impact
of ALL
of the following factors:• legal and ethical
considerations• healthy work
environment,• diversity, equity, inclusion,24 points

Provides an effective discussion of
some of the contributing factors
and analysis of impact of only some
of the factors.20 points

Provides a limited discussion of a
few of the contributing factors OR
limited analysis of impact of only a
few of the factors.Contributing factors not addressed
or analyzed OR no assignment
submitted.

(0 Points)Galen College of Nursing – NSG 4320 Syllabus – Version 1.0 23• organizational structure
Proposed Solution 25 pointsProvides a comprehensive
discussion on the proposed
solution including a thorough
discussion of all 5 of the following
elements:• implementation,
• resources required
• timeline,
• goals, and
• intended outcomes.20 points

Provides an adequate discussion on
the proposed solution including an
effective discussion of 3-4 of the
following elements:• implementation,
• resources required
• timeline,
• goals, and
• intended outcomes.18 points

Provides a limited discussion on
the proposed solution OR a basic
discussion of only 1-2 of the
following elements:• implementation,
• resources required
• timeline,
• goals, and
• intended outcomes.Proposed solution not addressed
OR no assignment submitted.

(0 Points)Conclusion 5 points

Provides a solid conclusion that
concisely summarizes the content
of the paper and includes a call to
action.3 points

Provides either a fundamental
conclusion OR limited or missing
call to action.Conclusion section is missing or no
assignment not submitted.

30% of Final GradeGalen College of Nursing – NSG 4320 Syllabus – Version 1.0 22White Paper Assignment Grading Rubric:

Exceptional
IntroductionExceptional
5 points

Provides a comprehensive
introduction that describes BOTH
the purpose of the white paper
AND a concise summary of the
SWOT analysis findings.Developing
3 points

Provides either a rudimentary
introduction OR limited summary
of the SWOT analysis findings.Unacceptable
Introduction section or assignment not submitted

(0 Points)Feedback from SWOT 5 points

Revisions completed based on
instructor feedback from SWOT
analysis assignment.Unacceptable

No assignment submitted OR does
not include revisions based on
instructor feedback from SWOT
analysis assignment.

(0 Points)Problem Statement &
Background20 points

0 Points

Problem statement and
background section or assignment
not submitted.Contributing Factors 30 points

Provides an effective discussion of
some of the contributing factors
and analysis of impact of only some
of the factors.20 points

(0 Points)Conclusion 5 points

Provides a solid conclusion that
concisely summarizes the content
of the paper and includes a call to
action.3 points

Provides either a fundamental
conclusion OR limited or missing
call to action.Conclusion section is missing or no
assignment not submitted.

(0 Points)Grammar, Mechanics,
and OrganizationExcellent grammar, mechanics, and
organization with 0 errors in the
following: spelling, grammar, word
order, word usage, and
punctuation; logical sequence of
content; and use of complete
sentences (in the introduction and
conclusion).
(5 Points)Developing grammar, mechanics,
and organization with 1-3 errors in
the following: spelling, grammar,
word order, word usage, and
punctuation; logical sequence of
content; and use of complete
sentences (in the introduction and
conclusion).
(3 Points)Very poor grammar, mechanics,
and organization with more than 3
errors in spelling, grammar, word
order, word usage, and
punctuation; logical sequence of
content; and use of complete
sentences (in the introduction and
conclusion).
OR No Assignment submitted.
(0 Points)Galen College of Nursing – NSG 4320 Syllabus – Version 1.0 24APA In-Text Citations,
and References• At least 5 scholarly
sources• References from a credible,
reliable source and less
than 2-3 years old.• Citations and the sources
on the reference page
match.• Consistent presence of
correctly formatted APA
in-text citations.• Correct APA formatting on
the reference page.(5 Points)Paper has 3 to 5 errors or issues
with citations and/or references.
(3 Points)Paper has greater than 5 errors or
issues with citations and/or
references.
OR references not included
OR No Assignment submitted.
(0 Points)SWOTanalysis.docx2Nursing Staff ShortageThe challenge of nursing staff shortages is one that nurse leaders in healthcare organizations confront. This problem is caused by an aging population, rising healthcare demand, low nursing school enrollment, high turnover, and financial limits (Haddad et al., 2023). Safety and quality patient care are greatly impacted by the nurse shortage. It increases worker workloads and stress, which may cause weariness, burnout, and poor patient care. Personnel shortages may delay patient responses, increase wait times for important treatments, and reduce attention to detail, endangering patient safety and satisfaction. Understaffing might inhibit evidence-based procedures and cause continuity gaps, lowering patient care quality. Nurse leaders are key to tackling healthcare nursing staff shortages. They create and execute methods to reduce staffing shortages’ effect on patient care. Nurse leaders promote proper staffing, resource allocation, and attracting and keeping skilled nurses. To reduce burnout and turnover, they create a friendly workplace that encourages job satisfaction, participation, and professional growth (Kohnen et al., 2024). Nurse leaders engage with multidisciplinary teams to enhance workflow and resource use. Nurse leaders inspire their teams to provide safe, excellent care despite staffing issues, boosting patient outcomes and organizational performance.Strengths· Access to data and analytics: Data-driven decision-making enables nurse leaders to identify staffing patterns, predict future needs, and allocate resources effectively, improving overall staffing management.· Established communication channels with interdisciplinary teams: Effective communication fosters collaboration among different departments, allowing nurse leaders to coordinate efforts, share information, and address staffing challenges proactively (Jankelová & Joniaková, 2021).· Well-trained and experienced nursing staff: Experienced nurses can adapt to fluctuating staffing levels more effectively, ensuring continuity of care and maintaining quality standards even during periods of shortages.Weaknesses· Insufficient staffing may lead to burnout and poor morale among nurses due to overwork and stress, significantly compromising their well-being and morale.· Limited budget allocation of resources may hinder hiring, training, or using technology alternatives to solve personnel shortages (Haddad et al., 2023).· Unstandardized protocols or procedures: Nurse leaders may struggle to execute similar tactics across units or departments without defined protocols or processes for managing staffing concerns, resulting in inefficiencies and inconsistencies in managing staffing challenges. 2022 (Chervoni-Knapp)Opportunities· Simplifying procedures with technology: Workforce software and predictive analytics may assist with patient care staffing difficulties by determining the optimum way to split work, increase production, and eliminate staff gaps.· School, health, and community partnerships promote patients’ health by providing staff, volunteer, and learning opportunities.· Professional development initiatives to increase staff skills and knowledge: These may help nurses better fulfill patient demands and make the workforce more resilient, lowering unemployment and making healthcare more flexible to changing requirements.Threats· Imposed restrictions may hinder operations, increase administrative costs, and distract from labor shortages.· Competing goals and limited resources may inhibit efforts to resolve personnel-related challenges within a corporation.· Negative reputation leads to declining confidence in health care institutions: Staffing shortages that risk patients or service quality may damage the health facility’s image, making it harder to attract customers and staff (Haddad et al., 2023).ConclusionLack of nurses makes it difficult for nurses to provide safe, high-quality care. Nurse leaders can overcome cost constraints and lack of standards using data and knowledgeable nurses. Community resources and new technology may be interventions, while rules and opposing goals may be obstacles. Insufficient nurse staffing affects patient care and organizational efficiency. Nursing leaders may reduce staff fatigue, raise morale, and improve patient outcomes by organizing staff. This draws patients and skilled doctors, boosting the hospital’s prestige. Nurse leaders must push for money and develop creative solutions to the nursing personnel shortfall to ensure safety, excellent health care, and organizational success.ReferencesChervoni-Knapp, T. (2022). The Nurse Staff Pandemic.Journal of Radiology Nursing,41(2), 74–75. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jradnu.2022.02.007Haddad, L. M., Butler, T. J. T., & Annamaraju, P. (2023, February 13).Nursing shortage. National Library of Medicine; StatPearls Publishing. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK493175/Jankelová, N., & Joniaková, Z. (2021). Communication Skills and Transformational Leadership Style of First-Line Nurse Managers in Relation to Job Satisfaction of Nurses and Moderators of This Relationship.Healthcare,9(3), 346. NCBI. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare9030346Kohnen, D., Hans De Witte, Schaufeli, W. B., Simon A.W.G. Dello, Bruyneel, L., & Sermeus, W. (2024). Engaging leadership and nurse well-being: the role of the work environment and work motivation—a cross-sectional study.Human Resources for Health,22(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12960-023-00886-6PLNWHITEPAPERASSIGNMENT.pdfGalen College of Nursing – NSG 4320 Syllabus – Version 1.0 20White Paper Assignment Overview: CSLO 1- 6 USLOs 1.1,1.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3,
6.2
The purpose of this assignment is to present a well-developed white paper addressing the issue identified
in the SWOT analysis. Nursing leaders use white papers to outline particularly complex issues and
present evidence-based solutions to these complex issues. While white papers include scholarly evidence
and references, they are not scholarly research papers.

30% of Final GradeGalen College of Nursing – NSG 4320 Syllabus – Version 1.0 22White Paper Assignment Grading Rubric:

Exceptional
IntroductionExceptional
5 points

Provides a comprehensive
introduction that describes BOTH
the purpose of the white paper
AND a concise summary of the
SWOT analysis findings.Developing
3 points

Provides either a rudimentary
introduction OR limited summary
of the SWOT analysis findings.Unacceptable
Introduction section or assignment not submitted

(0 Points)Feedback from SWOT 5 points

Revisions completed based on
instructor feedback from SWOT
analysis assignment.Unacceptable

No assignment submitted OR does
not include revisions based on
instructor feedback from SWOT
analysis assignment.

(0 Points)Problem Statement &
Background20 points

0 Points

Problem statement and
background section or assignment
not submitted.Contributing Factors 30 points

Provides an effective discussion of
some of the contributing factors
and analysis of impact of only some
of the factors.20 points

(0 Points)Conclusion 5 points

Provides a solid conclusion that
concisely summarizes the content
of the paper and includes a call to
action.3 points

Provides either a fundamental
conclusion OR limited or missing
call to action.Conclusion section is missing or no
assignment not submitted.

30% of Final GradeGalen College of Nursing – NSG 4320 Syllabus – Version 1.0 22White Paper Assignment Grading Rubric:

Exceptional
IntroductionExceptional
5 points

Provides a comprehensive
introduction that describes BOTH
the purpose of the white paper
AND a concise summary of the
SWOT analysis findings.Developing
3 points

Provides either a rudimentary
introduction OR limited summary
of the SWOT analysis findings.Unacceptable
Introduction section or assignment not submitted

(0 Points)Feedback from SWOT 5 points

Revisions completed based on
instructor feedback from SWOT
analysis assignment.Unacceptable

No assignment submitted OR does
not include revisions based on
instructor feedback from SWOT
analysis assignment.

(0 Points)Problem Statement &
Background20 points

0 Points

Problem statement and
background section or assignment
not submitted.Contributing Factors 30 points

Provides an effective discussion of
some of the contributing factors
and analysis of impact of only some
of the factors.20 points

(0 Points)Conclusion 5 points

Provides a solid conclusion that
concisely summarizes the content
of the paper and includes a call to
action.3 points

Provides either a fundamental
conclusion OR limited or missing
call to action.Conclusion section is missing or no
assignment not submitted.

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