Professional Nursing Practicum

Catalog description

This course focuses in the development of management skills for the professional nurse role by applying the principles of leadership theories and styles, management, and regulatory agencies that define boundaries of nursing practice in health care organizations. Collaboration, conflict management, and effective communication skills through the use of group process, and teaching/learning strategies that emphasize the leadership and management roles of the nurse. The role of the professional nurse in efficient patient care management in complex health care settings. Professional development and role transition of baccalaureate graduates entering professional nursing practice focusing on principles of leadership and management applied to health care settings.