Transition Essay Sample 
Part 2 Critical Appraisal (2,500)
Produce a 2500 words essay on how leadership and management principles could be applied to address an incident/event in your reflection. The Critical appraisal and any recommendations/suppositions should be supported with contemporary literature.
Consider-
- Appraise contemporary leadership theories and models relevant to nursing practice and the nurses’ role as a leader, role model and change agent.
eg: How did/do theories and models inform/impact/influence your event?
- Analyse the role of the nurse in delivering patient focussed outcomes through the use of field of practice specific demographic data, quality standards, risk assessment, audit, change and performance management.
- What methods/tools/data/assessments were/could be used to assess the impact of your event and develop a service change/improvement?
A Clinical experience to demonstrate knowledge from a field of practice.
Explore and reflect on the impact leadership has in dealing with critical incidents/events and service development
Explore and reflect on the impact leadership has in dealing with critical incidents/events and service development.
Learning Outcomes
- Appraise contemporary leadership theories and models relevant to nursing practice and the nurses’ role as a leader, role model and change agent.
- Analyse the role of the nurse in delivering patient focussed outcomes through the use of field of practice specific demographic data, quality standards, risk assessment, audit, change and performance management.
- Appraise how politics impacts on the role of the registered nurse in influencing and developing quality of care, patient safety and cost effectiveness.
- Evaluate contemporary UK government health policy and the legal, political and cultural concepts that influence care delivery on a global, international and national scale.
- Critically explore the nurse’s role as a leader, a role model and change agent, in promoting and supporting health and global sustainability in the field of practice specific setting.
- Critically discuss the importance of team working; including appropriate delegation, supervision, utilisation of effective inter-professional working practices, recognising the contributions of all members of the health and social care team in the field of practice specialty.
NMC Code
- 14 Be open and candid with all service users about all aspects of care and treatment, including when any mistakes or harm have taken place
- 16 Act without delay if you believe that there is a risk to patient safety or public protection
- 17 Raise concerns immediately if you believe a person is vulnerable or at risk and needs extra support and protection
- 19 Be aware of, and reduce as far as possible, any potential for harm associated with your practice
- 20 Uphold the reputation of your profession at all times
- 23 Cooperate with all investigations and audits
- 24 Respond to any complaints made against you professionally
- 25 Provide leadership to make sure people’s wellbeing is protected and to improve their experiences of the health and care system