Question

Investigate the Role of the Nurse Leader as a Change Agent

Assignment Background:

The hospital you work for has gained Magnet® distinction. The nursing leadership at your organization has reached out to a group of “Super Users” to gain essential knowledge of the Magnet® Model and implement it on your unit. You, as a “Super User,” have demonstrated leadership and engagement in the organization and are ready to take on the task!

Assignment Instructions:

Create a poster presentation to display in the staff lounge of your unit. The poster presentation must include the following:

1. Give clear and Accurate definitions of the main components to the Magnet® Model.
2. A description of at least two qualities of effective change agents that help promote the change process to the Magnet® Model for your unit.
3. Two examples demonstrating the role of the nurse leader/manager in implementing the change to the Magnet® Model on your unit.
4. A brief analysis of the benefits of the transition to the Magnet® Model for leaders and followers.
5. use At least three scholarly resources to support ideas.
6. APA format for in-text citations and references.

A poster presentation is a way to share the main components of a concept, research, or new knowledge. In many instances, posters are used to briefly describe a research paper or new process in a format that is quick to read and easy to follow.

Answer 1

Magnet model

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) is pleased to present the next generation model for its esteemed Magnet Recognition Program^®. This new model is designed to provide a framework for nursing practice and research in the future, as well as serving as a roadmap for organizations seeking to achieve Magnet recognition.

The main components to the Magnet® Model are

I. Transformational Leadership

• Quality of nursing leadership
• Management style

• II. Structural Empowerment

• Organisational structure
• Personnel policies and programmes
• Community and the healthcare organisation
• Image of nursing
• Professional development

• III. Exemplary Professional Practice

• Professional models of care
• Consultation and resources
• Autonomy
• Nurses as teachers
• Interdisciplinary relationships

• IV. New Knowledge, Innovation, Improvements

• Quality improvement

• V. Empirical Quality Results

• Quality of care

Two qualities of effective change agents that help promote the change process to the Magnet® Model are

I. Set goals, communicate effectively and take the responsibilities.

II. Develop team spirit, advocate, manage and set examples.

Benefits of the transition to the Magnet® Model for leaders and followers are

A growing body of research indicates that Magnet hospitals enjoy increased RN retention and lower nurse burnout, decreased RN vacancy rate and RN turnover rate, increased RN satisfaction, increased patient satisfaction, decreased mortality rates and patient safety and improved quality

An article on “The benefits of Magnet status for nurses, patients and organisations” written by Jones K (2017) has said the Magnet programme recognises healthcare organisations that create positive work environments for their nurses, through a stringent process requiring a culture change.