The focus of this course is on the theoretical basis for the processes used in leadership roles in a variety of healthcare settings for the purpose of providing and improving patient care that is developmentally and culturally appropriate. Analyzes the roles of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling resources in a changing healthcare delivery system. Learners critically analyze a variety of societal, economic, political, and professional issues that influence contemporary nursing. This course includes assignments that require direct clinical practice.
Post-Licensure (RN to BSN) Pre-requisite(s): Admission to the RN to BSN program, NURS 409. RN to BSN students must enroll into sections designated specifically for RN to BSN track.
Full-Time Pre-requisite(s): NURS 404, NURS 428, NURS 444, NURS 451; Co-requisite(s): NURS 452, NURS 484.
Part-Time Pre-requisite(s): NURS 428, NURS 444; Co-requisite(s): NURS 452.
Lecture Hours: 3