1. Analyze a nurse manager’s role as it relates to a minimum of five of the major course concepts addressed (ethics in leadership, emotional intelligence, communication, conflict resolution, change theory, cultural competence/diversity, labor relations management, leadership models, management theory, motivational theory, Nurse of the Future competencies, interprofessional collaboration, and team building). A nurse manager's role is complex and multifaceted, requiring a range of skills and knowledge to effectively lead and manage a nursing team. In this paper, I will analyze a nurse manager's role as it relates to five of the major course concepts addressed: ethics in leadership, emotional intelligence, communication, conflict resolution, and interprofessional collaboration. Ethics in leadership is the foundation of a nurse manager's role, as it guides their decision-making, actions, and interactions with others. A nurse manager must uphold the ethical principles of nursing, such as respect, autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, justice, and fidelity, and ensure that their staff follow these principles as well. A nurse manager must also demonstrate ethical leadership by being honest, transparent, accountable, fair, and respectful of diversity and cultural competence. Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage one's own emotions and those of others. A nurse manager needs emotional intelligence to cope with the stress and challenges of their role, such as managing change, resolving conflicts, motivating staff, and dealing with difficult situations. A nurse manager with high emotional intelligence can also foster a positive work environment by being empathetic, supportive, compassionate, and optimistic. Communication is the key to effective leadership and management in nursing. A nurse manager must communicate clearly, concisely, accurately, and respectfully with their staff, patients, families, colleagues, and other stakeholders. A nurse manager must also use various modes and methods of communication, such as verbal, nonverbal, written, electronic, and visual communication. A nurse manager must also be an active listener, giving feedback, asking questions, clarifying information, and acknowledging others' perspectives. Conflict resolution is the process of finding constructive solutions to disagreements or disputes that arise in the workplace. A nurse manager must be able to identify the sources and types of conflict, such as interpersonal, intragroup, intergroup, or organizational conflict. A nurse manager must also be able to apply different strategies and techniques to resolve conflict, such as negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or collaboration. A nurse manager must also be able to prevent or minimize conflict by establishing clear expectations, roles, responsibilities, and policies. Interprofessional collaboration is the practice of working together with other health professionals from different disciplines to provide holistic and patient-centered care. A nurse manager must promote interprofessional collaboration by creating a culture of respect, trust, communication, and shared decision-making among their staff and other health care providers. A nurse manager must also facilitate interprofessional collaboration by coordinating care delivery, providing education and training opportunities, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. 2. Interview a nurse leader (chief nurse, associate chief nurse, director, supervisor, manager), a master’s prepared nurse with leadership responsibilities (nurse educator, nurse quality specialist,