Take a moment to review the details of this assignment below and gather any necessary files. Once you're ready to submit your assignment, move on to Step 2.Assessment DescriptionIn this assignment, you will propose a quality improvement initiative from your place of employment that could easily be implemented if approved. Assume you are presenting this program to the board for approval of funding. Write an executive summary (750-1,000 words) to present to the board, from which the board will make its decision to fund your program or project. Include the following:The purpose of the quality improvement initiative.The target population or audience.The benefits of the quality improvement initiative.The interprofessional collaboration that would be required to implement the quality improvement initiative.The cost or budget justification.The basis upon which the quality improvement initiative will be evaluated.You are required to cite a minimum of three peer-reviewed sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years, appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to nursing practice. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.RubricPurpose of the Quality Improvement Initiative5. Excellent21 pointsThe purpose of the quality improvement initiative meets all criteria for the assignment, as indicated in the assignment instructions, is provided in detail, and demonstrates higher level thinking by incorporating prior learning or reflective thought.4. Good18.69 pointsThe purpose of the quality improvement initiative meets all criteria for the assignment, as indicated in the assignment instructions, and is provided in detail.3. Satisfactory16.59 pointsThe purpose of the quality improvement initiative is provided and meets the basic criteria for the assignment as indicated in the assignment instructions.2. Less Than Satisfactory15.75 pointsThe purpose of the quality improvement initiative is incomplete, missing relevant information.1. Unsatisfactory0 pointsThe purpose of the quality improvement initiative is not provided.collapse Target Population or Audience assessmentTarget Population or Audience18.2 pointsCriteria DescriptionTarget Population or Audience5. Excellent18.2 pointsThe target population or audience meets all criteria for the assignment, as indicated in the assignment instructions, and is provided in detail, while demonstrating higher level thinking by incorporating prior learning or reflective thought.4. Good16.2 pointsThe target population or audience meets all criteria for the assignment, as indicated in the assignment instructions, and is provided in detail.3. Satisfactory14.38 pointsThe target population or audience is provided and meet the basic criteria for the assignment as indicated in the assignment instructions.2. Less Than Satisfactory13.65 pointsThe target population or audience is incomplete, missing relevant information.1. Unsatisfactory0 pointsThe target population or audience is not addressed.collapse Benefits of Quality Improvement Initiative assessmentBenefits of Quality Improvement Initiative18.2 pointsCriteria DescriptionBenefits of Quality Improvement Initiative5. Excellent18.2 pointsThe benefit of the quality improvement initiative meet all criteria for the assignment, as indicated in the assignment instructions, and is provided in detail, while demonstrating higher level thinking by incorporating prior learning or reflective thought.4. Good16.2 pointsThe benefit of the quality improvement initiative meets all criteria for the assignment, as indicated in the assignment instructions, and is provided in detail.3. Satisfactory14.38 pointsThe benefits of the quality improvement initiative are provided and meet the basic criteria for the assignment as indicated in the assignment instructions.2. Less Than Satisfactory13.65 pointsThe benefits of the quality improvement initiative are incomplete, missing relevant information.1. Unsatisfactory0 pointsThe benefits of the quality improvement initiative are not provided.collapse Interprofessional Collaboration Required to Implement the Quality Improvement Initiative assessmentInterprofessional Collaboration Required to Implement the Quality Improvement Initiative18.2 pointsCriteria DescriptionInterprofessional Collaboration Required to Implement the Quality Improvement Initiative5. Excellent18.2 pointsThe interprofessional collaboration that would be required to implement the quality improvement initiative is clearly discussed and meets all criteria for the assignment, as indicated in the assignment instructions, and is provided in detail, while demonstrating higher level thinking by incorporating prior learning or reflective thought.4. Good16.2 pointsThe interprofessional collaboration that would be required to implement the quality improvement is discussed and meets all criteria for the assignment, as indicated in the assignment instructions, and is provided in detail.3. Satisfactory14.38 pointsThe interprofessional collaboration that would be required to implement the quality improvement is discussed and meets the basic criteria for the assignment as indicated in the assignment instructions2. Less Than Satisfactory13.65 pointsThe interprofessional collaboration that would be required to implement the quality improvement initiative is incomplete, missing relevant information.1. Unsatisfactory0 pointsThe interprofessional collaboration that would be required to implement the quality improvement initiative is not discussed.collapse Cost or Budget Justification assessmentCost or Budget Justification18.2 pointsCriteria DescriptionCost or Budget Justification5. Excellent18.2 pointsThe cost or budget justification issue meets all criteria for the assignment, as indicated by the assignment instructions, and is provided in detail, while demonstrating higher level thinking by incorporating prior learning or reflective thought.4. Good16.2 pointsThe cost or budget justification issue meets all criteria for the assignment, as indicated in the assignment instructions, and is provided in detail.3. Satisfactory14.38 pointsThe cost or budget justification is provided and meets the basic criteria for the assignment as indicated in the assignment instructions.2. Less Than Satisfactory13.65 pointsThe cost or budget justification is incomplete, missing relevant information.1. Unsatisfactory0 pointsThe cost or budget justification is not provided.collapse Basis Upon Which the Program or Project Will Be Evaluated assessmentBasis Upon Which the Program or Project Will Be Evaluated18.2 pointsCriteria DescriptionBasis Upon Which the Program or Project Will Be Evaluated5. Excellent18.2 pointsThe basis, upon which the quality improvement initiative will be evaluated as indicated by the assignment instructions, is provided in detail, while demonstrating higher level thinking by incorporating prior learning or reflective thought.4. Good16.2 pointsThe basis upon which the quality improvement initiative will be evaluated is provided in detail.3. Satisfactory14.38 pointsThe basis upon which the quality improvement initiative will be evaluated meets the basic criteria for the assignment as indicated in the assignment instructions.2. Less Than Satisfactory13.65 pointsThe basis upon which the quality improvement initiative will be evaluated is incomplete, missing relevant information.1. Unsatisfactory0 pointsThe basis upon which the quality improvement initiative will be evaluated is not provided.collapse Thesis Development and Purpose assessmentThesis Development and Purpose7 pointsCriteria DescriptionThesis Development and Purpose5. Excellent7 pointsThesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.4. Good6.23 pointsThesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.3. Satisfactory5.53 pointsThesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.2. Less Than Satisfactory5.25 pointsThesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.1. Unsatisfactory0 pointsPaper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.collapse Paragraph Development and Transitions assessmentParagraph Development and Transitions7 pointsCriteria DescriptionParagraph Development and Transitions5. Excellent7 pointsThere is a sophisticated construction of paragraphs and transitions. Ideas progress and relate to each other. Paragraph and transition construction guide the reader. Paragraph structure is seamless.4. Good6.23 pointsA logical progression of ideas between paragraphs is apparent. Paragraphs exhibit a unity, coherence, and cohesiveness. Topic sentences and concluding remarks are appropriate to purpose.3. Satisfactory5.53 pointsParagraphs are generally competent, but ideas may show some inconsistency in organization and/or in their relationships to each other.2. Less Than Satisfactory5.25 pointsSome paragraphs and transitions may lack logical progression of ideas, unity, coherence, and/or cohesiveness. Some degree of organization is evident.1. Unsatisfactory0 pointsParagraphs and transitions consistently lack unity and coherence. No apparent connections between paragraphs are established. Transitions are inappropriate to purpose and scope. Organization is disjointed.collapse Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) assessmentMechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)7 pointsCriteria DescriptionMechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)5. Excellent7 pointsWriter is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.4. Good6.23 pointsProse is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.3. Satisfactory5.53 pointsSome mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.2. Less Than Satisfactory5.25 pointsFrequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.1. Unsatisfactory0 pointsSurface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.collapse Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) assessmentPaper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)2.8 pointsCriteria DescriptionPaper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)5. Excellent2.8 pointsAll format elements are correct.4. Good2.49 pointsAppropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.3. Satisfactory2.21 pointsAppropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.2. Less Than Satisfactory2.1 pointsAppropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.1. Unsatisfactory0 pointsTemplate is not used appropriately, or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.collapse Documentation of Sources assessmentDocumentation of Sources4.2 pointsCriteria DescriptionDocumentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)5. Excellent4.2 pointsSources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.4. Good3.74 pointsSources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.3. Satisfactory3.32 pointsSources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.2. Less Than Satisfactory3.15 pointsDocumentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.1. Unsatisfactory0 pointsSources are not documented.

The Application of Data to Problem-Solving In the modern era, there are few professions that do not to some extent rely on data. Stockbrokers rely on market data to advise clients on financial matters. Meteorologists rely on weather data to forecast weather conditions, while realtors rely on data to advise on the purchase and sale of property. In these and other cases, data not only helps solve problems, but adds to the practitioner’s and the discipline’s body of knowledge. Of course, the nursing profession also relies heavily on data. The field of nursing informatics aims to make sure nurses have access to the appropriate date to solve healthcare problems, make decisions in the interest of patients, and add to knowledge. In this Discussion, you will consider a scenario that would benefit from access to data and how such access could facilitate both problem-solving and knowledge formation. To Prepare: Reflect on the concepts of informatics and knowledge work as presented in the Resources.Consider a hypothetical scenario based on your own healthcare practice or organization that would require or benefit from the access/collection and application of data. Your scenario may involve a patient, staff, or management problem or gap. Post a description of the focus of your scenario. Describe the data that could be used and how the data might be collected and accessed. What knowledge might be derived from that data? How would a nurse leader use clinical reasoning and judgment in the formation of knowledge from this experience? Using current APA manual writing rules and style Reference at least three current, credible sources.

Give an example of the difference between being assertive and being aggressive. What is the importance of this in communication? In leadership? Give an example of passive aggressive communication. What do you think of the statement, “assertiveness is unfeminine”? What kind of advice would you give to be assertive? What role does being assertive play in handling criticism? In effective communication? Weiss, S. A. & Tappen, R. M. (2015). Essentials of nursing leadership and management (6th ed.). F. A. Davis Company. Read chapter 5