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

White Paper Assignment Overview: CSLO 1- 6 USLOs 1.1,1.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.2 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 o Document references (at least 5 sources) using APA format. Galen College of Nursing – NSG 4320 Syllabus – Version 1.1 21 Note: Remember, the goal of a white paper is to demonstrate a high level of expertise on your topic. The tone of the writing should be formal and professional, and your writing must be authoritative and trustworthy. See the Syllabus for the rubric.

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