The student will write a scholarly paper that describes the role of the DNP as a transformational leader, and identifies strategies
utilized to support organizational and systems change.
Assignment Criteria:
Develop a scholarly paper that addresses the following criteria:
1. Define transformation leadership
2. Discuss the four Is of transformational leadership:
 Individualized Consideration
 Intellectual Stimulation
 Inspirational Motivation
 Idealized Influence
3. Compare and contrast transformational leaders and managers.
4. Describe how the DNP transformational leader utilizes communication and collaboration skills to promote organizational
change.
5. Identify how the DNP transformational leader can support and sustain relationships for practice change.
6. Explain how the DNP transformational leader guides, mentors, and supports other nurses to achieve excellence in nursing
practice to improve patient and population outcomes.

7. The scholarly paper should be in narrative format, 4 to 6 pages excluding the title and reference page.
paragraph, purpose statement, and a conclusion.
8. Include an introductory paragraph, purpose statement, and a conclusion.
9. Include level 1 and 2 headings to organize the paper.
10. Write the paper in third person, not first person (meaning do not use ‘we’ or ‘I’) and in a scholarly manner. To clarify: I, we,
you, me, our may not be used. In addition, describing yourself as the researcher or the author should not be used.
11. Include a minimum of five (5) professional peer-reviewed scholarly journal references to support the paper (review in Ulrich
Periodical Directory) and be less than five (5) years old.
12. APA format is required (attention to spelling/grammar, a title page, a reference page, and in-text citations).