Interprofessional Collaboration and Leadership for Registered Nurse

Catalog description

This course prepares the professional nurse to coordinate care, lead teams, and demonstrate high-level decision-making within diverse healthcare settings. Emphasis is placed on leadership and management theory and concepts, delegation and supervision of licensed and non-licensed assistive personnel, and a systems approach focusing on the quality and safety of client care. The course will discuss leadership models, behavior, and strategic planning at various organizational levels. Students will also learn concepts of organizational structure, healthcare delivery systems, change management, budgeting and resource allocation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. A mentored leadership and management clinical experience will allow students to apply leadership theories and principles discussed during the course. Prerequisite: Admission to Nursing Program.