NRSG 631 - Nurse as a Leader and Manager of Care

3 hours
This course will examine various models of organizational, managerial, and leadership theory. The student will review mid-level and senior managerial and leadership roles within a health care organization. The student will consider trends in nursing and health care as a means to predict practice change. Theories on change, leadership, concepts of power, and empowerment will be examined as they relate to administrative roles. Students will clarify personal values as they relate to leadership attributes and determine their role in improving quality of nursing services. Course requirement includes a congruent 50-hour practicum experience with approved preceptor. Taken congruently with the first section of NRSG 651. Prerequisite(s): All Core courses, NRSG 629. GR