Leadership and Management in Nursing

Catalog description

This course examines the leadership styles utilized in nursing practice. Theories and skills in leading and managing including prioritization and delegation, organizational structures, and legal and ethical issues will be examined. The impact of economics, regulations and political influences on nursing will be explored. Investigation of the effect of interdisciplinary relationships on the outcomes of nursing care will be facilitated. The clinical component of this course focuses on nursing management roles in a variety of settings—allowing students to begin incorporation of knowledge obtained in this course into their practice. (2 hours class and 6 hours clinical per week) Students who earn a grade of “C” or higher are exempt from COE 401. Prerequisites: NUR 410, 414, 418.