Leadership in Nursing RN-BSN ((3))

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Focuses on the theoretical principles to provide advanced beginner nurses with the knowledge to be an effective leader in today's healthcare environment. Students will identify their own leadership style. The concepts of power, strategic planning, conflict resolution, change, quality improvement, informatics, teamwork and collaboration will be discussed. Consideration is given to the current and evolving ethical, legal, political, and economic issues facing the profession of nursing. These issues are critically analyzed as they relate to nursing care and nursing leadership and/management in the delivery of health care in contemporary society. Prerequisite: At least 90 units and completion of JYDR; NURS 4240 ; and admission to RN-BSN program.