Human Resources Nursing Administration

Research and present an in-depth review of the literature and presenting the best practice on a major topic of interest in human resources for healthcare organizations.
Select a topic from the following list:
nurse retention, workforce diversity, performance appraisal, delegation, career development, compensation, nurse staffing, conflict resolution, patient acuity, or absenteeism
Sections of Paper are to include:
• Introduction
• Review of Literature (may be divided into several sections based on your review)
o [Selected Topic] in theoretical literature; what theories describe/explain this topic or are most closely associated with this topic?
o [Selected Topic] in the literature that describes how the topic is applied in practice. What is the data that supports success or progress in this topic area in practice?
• Identification of three Best Practices that a nurse manager/leader could apply related to selected topic with examples
• Discussion of implications of this topic area for the MSN prepared nurse manager/leader. Consider: How does the nurse manager influence this topic area and what skills/competencies are needed in this topic area for a nurse manager to be successful?
• Conclusion
• Include at least 10 professional references.
Papers will be in APA format and are limited to 12 pages (not including the title page, and reference list. No abstract required.)

Marquis, B.L., & Huston, C.J. (2017). Leadership roles and management functions in nursing: Theory and application, 9th ed. Philadelphia: Walters Kluwar Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. ISBN: 9781496349798

Roussel, L., Thomas, P.L., & Harris, J. (2020). Management and leadership for nurse administrators, 8th ed. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett. ISBN-13: 978-1284148121; ISBN-10: 9781284148121