Leadership in Professional Nursing: Managerial Concepts and Skills

Catalog description

This didactic course provides an introduction to the current theories of management, leadership and change and introduces the managing role of the nurse within varied nursing practice settings Students investigate and discuss the issues associated with nursing health care management. Managerial skills and leadership concepts required to promote positive outcomes are examined. Emphasis is placed on strategies that facilitate quality improvement and safety. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: NURS 301, NURS 315. Co-requisite: NURS 351, NURS 360, and NURS 430. Course is limited to Nursing students. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3