NURS 456 - Leadership and Trends in Nursing

4 hours
Studies of leadership theory and organizational structure of our present health care system at the national and local levels are analyzed. Collaborative strategies are investigated to impact healthcare teamwork and national patient safety initiatives. Commonly encountered administrative and professional dilemmas, including patient issues are student researched and presented utilizing evidence based practice and quality improvement strategies; students will apply ethical decision-making models to these situations in preparation for their transition into the role of the professional nurse. A leadership shadow experience exposes the student to some of the challenges typically experienced by the nurse administrator, director or manager. Students will prepare a professional portfolio. Prerequisite(s): NURS 335, NURS 349, NURS 415, NURS 439 Corequisite(s): NURS 449, NURS 478 UG