Nurs Admin In Complex Health

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Building on content from prior courses, the focus of this course is on the holistic nurse administrator as a leader within complex health care systems at the mesosystem level. The role of the nurse administrator is explored with an emphasis on organizational theory, culture and structure, systems, leadership, strategic visioning, change, influencing behaviors, succession planning, mentoring, resource management and influences of the external and internal environment. Organizational theory and research findings from nursing and related fields are used to promote research based administrative practice. With an interdisciplinary focus and application of leadership concepts, legal and ethical concepts, project management, outcomes, safety, quality management, and stakeholder satisfaction will be examined. External regulations and reporting requirements will be discussed. Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate College of Nursing Nursing