ESSAY: Role of Nurse Leaders in system change

Discuss an example of how a nurse leader was successful in spearheading change within an organization, institution, or the government that impacted healthcare policy. What driving forces led to the nurse leader’s success? What obstacles were encountered and how were they addressed?

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A nurse leader is an individual responsible for overseeing patient care by considering various aspects such as the collection, evaluation, and management of the treatment plans and results acquired (Little et al., 2018). Individuals in this position are also responsible for initiating any efforts that lead to disease prevention and health promotion in a given organization or community. Additionally, a nurse leader also inspires others in the organization or community to work together as they pursue a common goal aimed at giving better health outcomes to the population the organization is serving. Qualities of nurse a leader include integrity, emotional intelligence, dedication…

An example of an incidence in which a nurse leader, Anna Jones, was successful in spearheading change within the organization, was by advocating for the value-based care approach. The value-based approach focuses on reimbursing the health care providers depending on the kind of quality care they provide to their patients. There are several reasons, the nurse leader advocated for this model of healthcare, despite the system and healthcare policy changes that occurred in the organization. The benefits associated with the approach were the driving forces for the nurse leader, encouraging her to insist on the organization adopting the approach. The first benefit to this approach is that it encourages the nurses and other healthcare providers to perform their duties seriously, while making them feel valued and engaged in the healthcare processes. Secondly, Miss Jones believed that this approach would lead to an increased level of nurse satisfaction. Therefore, leading to better patient outcomes and…