NURS 453 - Nursing Management & Leadership

3 credits
3 lecture hours.

This course provides knowledge and skills necessary to function as a nursing leader and/or manager within a dynamic practice environment. Concepts of leadership, group dynamics, power, problem-solving, change, conflict, and ethical decision-making are addressed. Managerial functions such as staffing, performance appraisal, delegation, communication, team-building, planning, and budget preparation are introduced. Issues such as regulatory constraints, professional liability and quality of care are also explored.

Prerequisite(s) NURS 305 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Offered (SPRING)