Role of the Nurse Leader in Promoting Healthcare Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to appraise the role of the nurse leader in promoting a culture of equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice within today’s complex healthcare system environment.

Instructions

Nursing leaders acknowledge the relationship between a culturally diverse nursing workforce and the ability to provide high-quality, culturally competent nursing care.

For this assignment, you will create a PowerPoint Presentation that demonstrates your knowledge and accountability as a nurse leader in promoting a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity, and social justice. The presentation should reflect the information you would disseminate to your nursing team as a DNP-prepared nurse leader. The presentation should include the following components:

1. Title slide (Include the same information as on a title page of a paper—1 slide):
   1. Title of assignment
   1. Student name
   1. Chamberlain University College of Nursing
   1. Course number and course name
   1. Session month and year
2. Content slides that address the following items:
   1. Objective and definition (4-7 slides)
      1. State the objectives of the presentation (what you want staff to learn as a result of viewing the presentation).
      1. Define the concepts of equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice.
      1. Examine the influence of equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice on healthcare in the 21^st century (consider things like the Affordable Care Act, access to healthcare, migration trends, social climate, acuity levels, cultural perspectives, etc.).
   1. Impact, benefits, and rationale (4-7 slides)
      1. Describe the community demographics and health equity (local and regional).
      1. Determine the impact of aging, gender, and racial/ethnic diversity on workforce demographics, communication, and collaboration.
      1. Assess the benefits of workforce diversity and inclusion in the healthcare setting.
      1. Appraise why cultural competence and diversity are crucial in today’s complex healthcare systems.
3. Conclusion (1-2 slides)
   1. Includes a summary for the main influences on equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice in healthcare.
   1. Includes a summary for the impact of aging, gender, and racial/ethnic diversity on workforce demographics, communication, and collaboration.
   1. Includes a summary statement for cultural competence and diversity in healthcare systems.
4. References slide (minimum of 3 scholarly, peer-reviewed sources)
   1. Create a separate references slide(s).
   1. Ensure each reference has a matching citation.
   1. Support your position and the role of the nurse leader by using evidence from at least three (3) scholarly peer-reviewed journal sources (preferably research or systematic reviews) that are retrieved from the Chamberlain library databases. Do not use textbooks, government sources, or organizational websites for the three sources in this assignment.

Review the rubric for the grading criteria.

Presentation Requirements

• Length: 10-14 slides (not including title slide or references slide)
• Title slide (same information as would be on the title page of a paper)
• Concise slides with limited bullet points and text:
  • No more than 5-6 bullet points per slide
  • No more than 5-6 words per bullet
  • Content broken into bullet points rather than paragraphs
• Speaker notes for the main content that supports each slide
• Consistent color schemes and font style and size on each slide
  • 25-30 font size
  • No neon or warm colors (yellows, reds, oranges)
• In-text citations for any quote, paraphrase, image, graph, table, or data used in presentation
• Headings on each slide
• References slide with references in APA format
• Standard English usage and mechanics
• Organized presentation of concepts

Course Outcomes

This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:

1. Explore the role of the nurse leader in the advancement of the profession through personal and professional accountability. (POs 2, 4, 6, 8)
2. Analyze the role of the nurse leader in interpreting and responding to legislation at the state and federal level, which impacts nursing and healthcare at the micro, meso, and macrosystem level. (POs 1, 4, 9)
3. Formulate strategies to adapt individual leadership style to situational needs and rapid change in the healthcare environment. (POs 6, 8, 9)
4. Promote advocacy for cultural diversity, social justice, and health equity. (POs 1, 2, 4, 6)
5. Demonstrate nursing leadership knowledge of the complexity of the healthcare environment and ethical dilemmas facing healthcare systems. (POs 1, 2, 4, 9)