PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NURSING MANAGEMENT

Catalog description

This course develops and refines the role of the baccalaureate nurse as a manager within the profession. Accountability for quality improvement in the provision of nursing care, interdisciplinary communication, and collaborative relationships are emphasized. The role of mission, vision, philosophy, and values in relation to structure and delivery of care in healthcare organizations will be examined, with an emphasis on the role of nursing. Concepts integral to role development include (a) theory application, (b) nursing standards, (c) interprofessional collaborations, and (d) the utility of evidence-based practice standards to advance the profession and optimize systems' management. Pre-Requisite: Acceptance to BSN program or permission of instructor.