NURS 441 - Nursing Leadership and Management

(3 units)

Applies theories and concepts of leadership, management, interdisciplinary collaboration, quality improvement, and EBP across complex and diverse healthcare settings. Develops a personal leadership style and professional career plan.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Nursing major.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. compare models of care delivery using factors such as clinical decision making, work allocation, communication, and management and their ability to provide best care and service for patients and populations across complex and diverse settings.
2. analyze nursing care using evidence, cost-benefit analysis, variance data, and selected evaluation methods to identify indicators that improve quality care.
3. describe the role and responsibilities of nurse leaders who effectively delegate to others ensuring accountability in the delivery of nursing care.
4. differentiate between leadership theories, concepts, and management functions to identify best practice as a leader of care.
5. determine leadership styles and approaches that promote teamwork and interdisciplinary and collaborative practice.
6. integrate critical thinking skill, independent judgement, evidence, feedback, and reflection to develop a personal leadership style and professional career plan.

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