The purpose of the paper: Conflict and disruptive behavior is a growing concern in the nursing profession. Nurse managers and leaders need to be self-aware regarding how they view and deal with conflict. This paper explores concepts in conflict resolution and disruptive behaviors related to the nursing professing. It is designed to help you think through issues, generate problem- solving ideas, and prepare a plan to deal with conflict and disruptive behavior during your nursing career, while taking into consideration your own conflict resolution style. The paper also serves to improve and reinforce good writing mechanics and APA style.
Develop a 5-6page paper (no less than 5 pages and not counting the cover page and reference page) that explores conflict resolution and disruptive behavior covering the following:
An introductory paragraph.
The problem: Provide a brief overview of disruptive behavior in nursing.
The evidence: Impact of disruptive behaviors on patients (includes pertinent finance and cost factors).
The evidence: Impact of disruptive behaviors on nurses (includes pertinent finance and cost factors).
Context: Describe an example of conflict in a clinical setting that you experienced or observed.
Possible solutions: Detail at least 3 concrete, realistic, evidence-based, well-developed solutions for dealing with your example.
Conflict resolution style:
Describe your conflict style, as determined by the Conflict Resolution Questionnaire Download Conflict Resolution Questionnaire
Did you agree with the style results given to you?
What advice would you give yourself when faced with conflict in the future?
A conclusion paragraph that summarizes the issue and what you found most meaningful during the process of learning about conflict resolution.
Use and cite the textbook to explain and support your paper, along with at least three additional professional references.
The paper should be in full compliance with APA guidelines, including subheadings, for the bullet points listed above, citations, references, etc.
Post your paper as a word document on Turnitin. Greater than 20% similarity will not be accepted.
