Leadership in Nursing

Catalog description

In this course students focus on theoretical foundations and conceptual principles of nursing leadership and the skills necessary to practice leadership competently and effectively in healthcare environments. Students develop leadership self-awareness and are encouraged to deepen personal perspectives in leading professionally. Recognizing leadership traits and styles in self and others gives students the opportunity to engage their own strengths and create a vision and philosophy for nursing leadership. Legal and ethical challenges, workforce considerations, quality improvement and nursing management are explored in the context of effective leadership for evidence-based nursing practice in evolving complex healthcare systems.