Leadership and Synthesis in Professional Nursing Practice

Catalog description

This course focuses on the development of leadership and management skills essential for professional nurses. Concepts such as negotiation, advocacy, and problem-solving are explored within the context of microsystems and complex health care systems. Leadership at the team, organizational, and population levels is emphasized to prepare students for delivering safe, effective, and cost-conscious care in dynamic health care environments. This course provides students with the opportunity to integrate and synthesize nursing concepts in preparation for the NCLEX-RN exam and the transition into professional nursing practice. The NCLEX-RN blueprint is described; key content is reviewed, and test taking strategies are presented. Students can apply learning through standardized exit exams and remediation. Professional role development is explored and described.