In NURS FPX 8006 Assessment 2, students are often tasked with exploring systems theory and applying it to real-world healthcare settings. This assessment encourages the learner to evaluate how systems operate within a healthcare organization and how leadership plays a key role in ensuring those systems function effectively. Systems theory in nursing emphasizes that no part of a healthcare organization works in isolation—nurses must understand how decisions in one area influence outcomes in another. For example, a change in staffing models or workflow design can directly affect patient satisfaction, safety, and even financial outcomes NURS FPX 8006 Assessment 2. In this assessment, students identify existing challenges within a healthcare system, such as communication barriers, lack of coordination, or inefficient policies, and propose strategies based on evidence and leadership principles to address those gaps. The process nurtures the ability to think holistically and make decisions that benefit the system as a whole rather than focusing on isolated components.