1. Background and Introduction: Identifies specific area of concern and rationale for selecting the issue, explains why the issue requires nursing leadership, clarifies the purpose of the paper (the last sentence stating “the purpose of this paper is..”)
2. Explanation of the Issue: Provides a comprehensive review of the problem and the impact on patient care/outcomes, describes what has been done to date to address the problem, explains the various opportunities in the health care system for addressing the issue e.g. what actions must be taken to solve the problem, what tools and resources are needed
3. Role of Nurse Leaders: Considers 2 or more roles nurse leaders can assume in addressing the issue, identifies qualities needed by leaders to address the issue e.g. engage others in addressing this area or making changes in practice, addresses different approaches and styles that could be used by nurse leaders in the selected area
4. Conclusion: Provides an analysis of available evidence and its quality, insightful description of what the issue means for the nursing profession now and in the future, opportunities for addressing this issue in the future through practice, education, and/or research