08 Apr 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
