NURS 481 - Leadership & Trends

(3 units)

This course provides the opportunity to synthesize leadership principles into the baccalaureate role in nursing. It will also incorporate the synthesis of trends and contemporary issues in nursing, supporting transition to practice.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Accelerated Second Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ASBN) Program.

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

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. integrate the dimensions of critical thinking, decision-making, independent judgment, communication, role, and research into a personal leadership style.
2. discuss and explore delegation and supervision of nursing care given by others while maintaining accountability for quality care.
3. describe the contemporary trends in ethical issues for nursing leadership.
4. synthesize principles of health equity and social justice for vulnerable populations into the role of the professional nurse.
5. analyze the role of the nurse leader as a change agent related to improving micro and macro level conditions, which affect the healthcare system.
6. compare and contrast challenges encountered in the transition to practice.

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