NURS 545 Ethical Leadership for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners – Week 3 Initial Discussion Post Assignment (Spring 2026)
Assessment Context
This discussion post forms part of the leadership module in the PMHNP track and maps directly to course outcomes on self-awareness, professional values and ethical decision-making in advanced psychiatric practice. Students first complete the Northouse Ethical Leadership Style Questionnaire plus assigned chapter readings before posting.
Task Description
After finishing the required readings and scoring the Ethical Leadership Style Questionnaire from Northouse Chapter 12, create an initial discussion post of 450–500 words that answers the two prompts below in a clear first-person scholarly voice. Integrate personal questionnaire results with at least three total references, one of which must be Northouse (you will finalise the full citation).
Prompts to Address Fully
Based on your questionnaire responses, identify and briefly explain your three strongest core values with one concrete example of how each appears in daily interactions. When planning your future role as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, describe in specific terms how these values will shape your prescribing decisions, therapeutic relationships and handling of value conflicts with patients or teams.
Submission Requirements
Post by Wednesday 11:59 pm Week 3. Use APA 7th edition for in-text citations and include a reference list at the end of the post. Minimum three scholarly sources total (Northouse plus two others published 2018 or later). Replies to two peers due Sunday Week 3 (150–200 words each with one additional reference per reply). Faculty may post follow-up questions that require same-day response.
Grading Focus Areas (2025–2026 Rubric Alignment)
Direct and complete response to both prompts with personal questionnaire linkage – 40 % Depth of reflection plus integration of at least three timely sources – 30 % Scholarly tone, APA accuracy and post length – 20 % Engagement in peer replies and faculty interaction – 10 %