Leadership
In this Assignment, you will practice this type of leadership by advocating for a healthcare program. Equally as
important, you will advocate for a collaborative role of the nurse in the design and implementation of this
program. To do this, assume you are preparing to be interviewed by a professional organization/publication
regarding your thoughts on the role of the nurse in the design and implementation of new healthcare programs.
To Prepare:
Review the Resources and reflect on your thinking regarding the role of the nurse in the design and
implementation of new healthcare programs.
Select a healthcare program within your practice and consider the design and implementation of this program.
Reflect on advocacy efforts and the role of the nurse in relation to healthcare program design and
implementation.
The Assignment: (2–4 pages)
In a 2- to 4-page paper, create an interview transcript of your responses to the following interview questions:
Tell us about a healthcare program, within your practice. What are the costs and projected outcomes of this
program?
Who is your target population?
What is the role of the nurse in providing input for the design of this healthcare program? Can you provide
examples?
What is your role as an advocate for your target population for this healthcare program? Do you have input into
design decisions? How else do you impact design?
What is the role of the nurse in healthcare program implementation? How does this role vary between design
and implementation of healthcare programs? Can you provide examples?
Who are the members of a healthcare team that you believe are most needed to implement a program? Can
you explain why?