Describe the purpose of the white paper and what the audience can expect

The purpose of this assignment is to present a well-developed white paper addressing the issue identified in the SWOT analysis. Nursing leaders use white papers to outline particularly complex issues and present evidence-based solutions to these complex issues. While white papers include scholarly evidence and references, they are not scholarly research papers. Assignment Instructions:  For this assignment, a white paper will be developed. This assignment does not require APA format, however professional writing is expected, and references should be included using APA formatting. References should be from a credible, reliable source. References should not be older than 2-3 years.

 

• Introduction o Describe the purpose of the white paper and what the audience can expect. o Include a concise summary of the SWOT analysis findings, to include the strengths,

 

weaknesses, opportunities, and threats identified.  Ensure you apply instructor feedback from the SWOT analysis assignment.

 

• Problem Statement & Background o Provide a concise, two to three sentence statement of the issue. (Remember who the

 

audience is!) o Discuss statistics and scholarly evidence (at least 5 sources) to demonstrate the presence

 

of the issue, the significance of the issue, and the impact of the issue on healthcare organizations.

 

• Contributing Factors o Discuss legal and ethical considerations. o Discuss the relationship between the chosen issue and the following:

 

 the presence of a healthy work environment,  diversity, equity, inclusion, and  organizational structure.  For each of these elements, provide an analysis of the impact of these elements on

 

the issue at hand. • Proposed Solution

 

o Provide a comprehensive discussion on the proposed solution, including:  implementation,  resources required (to include consumables, personnel, and equipment where

 

appropriate and applicable),  timeline,  goals, and  intended outcomes.

 

• Conclusion o Summarize the content of the white paper, concluding with an additional two to three

 

sentence call to action. • References