NUR 453 Leadership/Mgmt.for Practicing Nurse
This course enhances the leadership roles and management functions of professional registered nurses within the structure of an organization. The management process (planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling) provides the structure for the course. Emphasis is given to organization theory, management theory, and behavioral theory. Accountability for quality assurance in the provision of nursing care, multidisciplinary communication, and collaborative relationships are emphasized. The legal authority for nursing practice, the impact of political and legislative processes, and ethical issues in management are also discussed. Various modes of inquiry, including nursing process, problem-solving models, and decision-making tools, are emphasized as tools for analyzing complex leadership and management problems common to nursing leaders and managers.
Corequisite
NUR454