Picture this: For the moment, you can see into the future. It’s 2018, and you have graduated from Motlow’s nursing program, passed the NCLEX, and are a working Registered Nurse. Initially you worked as a staff nurse at the bedside, and now more frequently you function as the Charge Nurse on your floor. Recently you learned of an upcoming vacancy in the Nurse Manager position, and you are considering applying for this position. You are comfortable in your present role and are somewhat anxious about initiating this change which will require strong leadership skills. To help you make this decision, complete the following exercise. 1. Based on the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competencies (Cherry & Jacob, 6th edition, Chapter 22), what are important areas of emphasis and concern for an effective nurse leader? Base comments on what the literature reports (cite references including your text) and on your personal observations and experience. Be clear about what you are citing from resources and what is your experience or opinion. 2. Describe personal characteristics which will enable you to be an effective nursing leader. Explain how/why you believe these traits will contribute to your success in this role. 3. Identify characteristics which may make implementation of this role difficult. Describe how you plan to manage these traits in adapting to a leadership/management role. 4. Using the information in Chapter 21 of Cherry & Jacobs (6th ed), discuss two initiatives that contribute to patient safety. Describe the initiatives, how they contribute to safety and give an example of how each is used clinically. Submit to D2L Dropbox by due date and time. Two references are required; one can be the course textbook. A Reference list must be included and must be in correct APA format. Grading: • Follow the guidelines for written work, provided in the syllabus • Each question is worth 5 points, for a total of 20 points. How to earn all 20 points for this assignment: • Answer all questions – be sure the question(s) being asked are the questions you are answering. • Use the required references and cite, both in text and in the Reference list correctly using APA format. • Follow the Guidelines for Written Assignments • Submit the assignment on time