Professional Role Development III: Leadership and Management

Catalog description

Study of leadership roles and various styles of nursing management and their implications for the professional nurse. NURS 450A - Professional Role Development III: Leadership and Management (2) NURS 450A is the senior level professional role development course that focuses on delegation of care, leadership and management. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to analyze influences which impact on role development and nursing practice; recognize the significance of professional, ethical, regulatory and legal codes within the context of nursing practice; recognize nursing skills necessary to respond to the client's needs throughout the life span including end of life issues; recognize current and relevant knowledge of leadership and management theory as it relates to the health care environment; recognize current and relevant knowledge of ethical, legal, national and international policies as it relates to the health care environment; demonstrates current knowledge of nursing research and modern technologies to recognize nursing care that is rigorous and evidence based; assess the nursing profession's responsibility for self-regulation and accountability in order to maximize client care outcomes; demonstrates the ability to promote, support, and facilitate the health, well being, and comfort of vulnerable populations as to enhance the quality of service delivery; recognize the principles of leadership, accountability and delegation that promote the well being, safety and security of patients and coworkers; recognize and promote the ability to communicate effectively (including the use of technology) with patients, families, social groups and the health care team; demonstrates increased awareness of the nurse generalist role and the value of life- long learning. Teaching strategies include lecture, audiovisuals, student presentations, discussion, guest speakers, simulation and role-playing. The course is offered each fall semester with approximately 120 students enrolled.