2021-2022 Catalog

NUR 428 Leadership in Nursing

Leadership in Nursing incorporates theoretical frameworks that explain organizational theory and structure in relation to the management of patient care within the health care delivery system. The concepts of this leadership and management course are designed to prepare the baccalaureate nursing student to function in a complex health care environment. Leadership in Nursing will provide an overview of leadership, legal and ethical nursing issues, care management, delegation, human resource management, disaster preparedness, and outcomes management. This course will emphasize the skills necessary for the management of appropriate and effective nursing care. Three classroom hours and 1 clinical credit hour per week (45 clinical hours/semester). Fee: $50 laboratory fee.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

NUR 317, NUR 409, and NUR 441

Offered

Fall and Spring