Assessment 1: Problem solving task: NSN830_26se1 Leadership in Nursing Assessment 1: Problem solving task The following provides an explanation of the assessment, including suggestions on how to approach the assessment, how you will be assessed, and steps for success. Assessment name: Task description: Length: Estimated time to complete task: Weighting: How will I be assessed: Due date: Problem solving task (https://canvas.qut.edu.au/courses/25206/assignments/205341) You will identify an issue or concern that you have witnessed in your workplace (or select one from the scenarios provided) that requires change. You will be asked to explain the concerns raised in the scenario, use literature to explore the problem, justify the change and the potential barriers. You will use Kotter’s 8 Step Model of Change (2007) to describe and justify your approach to address the concern and implement change. 1500 (+/-10%) words (word length includes in-text referencing and excludes your reference list). 15-20 hours 50 % +/- 7 point grading scale using the Assignment 1 rubric (https://canvas.qut.edu.au/courses/25206/assignments/205341) Friday Week 7 – See the ‘About Assessments’ module for details of due date and submission requirements. This assessment is eligible for the 48-hour extension and other extension applications. 1/5 https://canvas.qut.edu.au/courses/25206/pages/assessment-1-problem-solving-task?module_item_id=2081572 09/03/2026, 12:16 Assessment 1: Problem solving task: NSN830_26se1 Leadership in Nursing What you need to do: Scenarios This assessment is not an essay and should not include an introduction or conclusion. Instead, headings should be used to logically explore the following. Briefly outline the scenario/issue that requires change in your own words; do not copy and paste the scenarios given to you. Critically discuss the proposed change in relation to international, national or local health issues or innovation on nursing practice and leadership using evidence. Suggested 250 words. Examine the legal, ethical, moral, and/or safety (clinical and cultural) considerations relevant to your scenario using evidence to support your claims. Suggested 300 words. Determine the key stakeholders and the potential impact the change may have on these stakeholders. Suggested 150 words. Analyse the scenario to identify two barriers that you consider the highest priority and outline 2 (two) evidence-based strategies to overcome these barriers. Suggested 400 words. Discuss how you plan to advocate for positive change using Kotter's change management framework. A description of the framework is not required. Suggested 400 words. If you would like to use one of the following scenarios, you may. Please ensure that in the assessment this is reflected in your own words. Scenario 1 The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has introduced a new clinical care standard. This standard is not mandatory for the organisation but implementing it would benefit the patients and/or staff where you work. As a leader in safety and quality, you would like to introduce this change. Initial planning conversations, however, have been met with resistance from the organisation across many levels, with comments such as, “If we do not need to do it, why should we?”. Scenario 2 2/5 https://canvas.qut.edu.au/courses/25206/pages/assessment-1-problem-solving-task?module_item_id=2081572 09/03/2026, 12:16 Assessment 1: Problem solving task: NSN830_26se1 Leadership in Nursing A new post-falls pathway has been introduced as a digital solution to improve documentation and follow-up after patient falls. As a member of the falls committee, you are responsible for leading the implementing this change on the ward. The workforce has limited experience using the digital solution, and initial feedback has been resistant, with staff stating, “The paper form works well so why would we use the digital one?”. Scenario 3 As a nurse leader, you have observed that the organisation does not have a formal graduate nurse transition program. Feedback from new graduate nurses indicate that many are considering leaving the organisation due to a lack of structured support and guidance. You recognise that implementing a structured formal transition program would support new graduates, enhance their confidence and competence, and potentially improve organisational retention rates. However, initial discussions with senior leadership have met with resistance due to concerns about the cost of the initiative. Scenario 4 You work as a senior nurse in a primary care centre in a rural town, where many patients live with chronic conditions. A new chronic disease management and telehealth follow-up framework has been developed to improve continuity of care. Implementing this new process would benefit both patients and staff where you work. However, during early discussions, resistance has arisen among staff. Some clinicians express concerns with comments such as “Our current approach already works fine for most patients, why change what we’re used to?”. Presentation requirements: Presentation requirements Include your name, student number, unit name and code, title of assessment and word count. Your assignment should be written using CiteWrite APA (https://www.citewrite.qut.edu.au/) (version 7) and include working links to references. Use standard margins on each side and at the top and bottom of the page. Text should be 1.5-spaced (minimum). For the reference list, follow APA guidelines to determine spacing. Use a font, such as Arial, Calibri or Times New Roman in font size 12. Headings may be used to structure your assignment but are not essential. Any use of GenAI must be acknowledged and appropriately referenced see guidelines below. 3/5 https://canvas.qut.edu.au/courses/25206/pages/assessment-1-problem-solving-task?module_item_id=2081572 09/03/2026, 12:16 Assessment 1: Problem solving task: NSN830_26se1 Leadership in Nursing Resources: What you need to submit: Be submitted in Microsoft Word format not PDF through the NSN830 CANVAS site. This assessment should be written in the third person. Content from Module 1 & 2 on NSN830 Canvas site Lecture content as delivered and recorded – available online for revisiting NSN830 CANVAS site. QUT readings Student Success Group- access via Study Support tab on the CANVAS site QUT library and liaison services. QUT Citewrite resources as acknowledged and linked above. Studiosity Review the Criterion Referenced Assessment Matrix for details of how you will be marked. Read the Frequently Asked Questions on the NSN830 CANVAS site. Assessment drop in session for questions not answered else where see schedule for details You will submit your completed assignment to the NSN830 CANVAS site submission portal. Gen AI use: GO: GenAI Use authorised The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools is recommended for the following conditions. Unauthorised use may be treated as a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and appropriate penalties imposed. All use of GenAI must be acknowledged and appropriately referenced. Acceptable AI use includes: Understanding assessment instructions Defining key terms or concepts used in the task sheet, checking assumptions Correcting spelling and grammar 4/5 https://canvas.qut.edu.au/courses/25206/pages/assessment-1-problem-solving-task?module_item_id=2081572 09/03/2026, 12:16 Assessment 1: Problem solving task: NSN830_26se1 Leadership in Nursing AI must NOT be used for: • Generating or enhancing any of the response to the problem • Paraphrasing or rewriting content TEQSA PRV12079 | CRICOS 00213J | ABN 83 791 724 622 5/5
