Leadership & Management for the Practicing RN

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Examination of concepts related to the role of leadership and management within the discipline of nursing. There are five independent clinical practice hours required that focus on leading and managing problem-solving processes to improve the delivery of nursing care. Consideration given to current resource utilization and interprofessional collaboration within the context of leadership theory and evidence-based practice. Topics include conflict management; ethical and legal principles; political influences on healthcare; and administrative responsibilities such as budgeting, accreditation, risk management, interfacing with healthcare administrators, and process improvement. Various opportunities to collaborate and evaluate concepts using current standards of professional nursing practice exist throughout the course. Completion of part three of a three-part scholarly capstone requirement focuses on leading and managing problem-solving processes to improve the delivery of nursing care. Summer Only.