This assignment is to be submitted to the Dropbox by Sunday, 11:59 p. m. MT, end of Week 3. Points This assignment is worth 200 points. Directions
� Read Finkelman( 2012), pp. 361 – 376.
� Observe nurses in a care delivery setting. Identify a recurring conflict with the potential to negatively impact patient care. Decide if delegation was an issue in the conflict. This should be from your practice setting or prelicensure experiences.
� Provide details of what happened, including who was involved, what was said, where it occurred, and what was the outcome that led you to decide the conflict was unresolved.
� Identify the type of conflict. Explain your rationale for selecting this type.
� Outline the four stages of conflict, as described in our text, and how they relate to your example.
� Propose strategies to resolve the conflict. Search scholarly sources in the library and the Internet for evidence on what may be effective.
� Discuss if delegation was an issue in the conflict. Be specific.
� Describe how you would collaborate with a nurse leader to reach consensus on the best strategy to employ to deal with the conflict.
� Describe the rationale for selecting the best strategy.
� Provide a summary or conclusion about this experience or assignment and how you may deal with conflict more effectively in the future.
� Write a 5 – 7 page paper( not including the title or References pages) using APA format that includes the following. o Describe an unresolved( recurring) conflict that you experienced or observed. Identify the type of conflict.