NUR-467 Foundational Concepts of Nursing Leadership and Healthcare Management
This is a theory based nursing course which focuses on concepts related to the role of the nurse as a leader and manager of care in a rapidly changing environment. This course focuses on evidence based strategies that foster quality patient care across the care continuum. Analysis of the healthcare landscape within a global context is explored. Special emphasis is placed on reflective practice using a collaborative interdisciplinary team approach to provide holistic care across the lifespan. Topics include: models of leadership, industry business trends and skills, organizational and change theories, political legal and ethical ramifications of leading patient care, budgeting, marketing, planning, problem solving and decision making.
Prerequisite
NUR-362 with a minimum grade of C required