NURS 437: Leadership and Management in Nursing
Course Description
This theory course focuses on the leadership and management responsibilities of the professional nurse as designer, manager, coordinator of care, financial steward, and member of the profession. Emphasis is on facilitating growth in enhancing the qualities of mind and character essential to act in the public interest locally and globally to improve healthcare outcomes. Theories of leadership, decision-making, change, delegation, conflict management, advocacy, and continuous quality improvement are included in this course. Prerequisites: NURSING 412, 416, 418 and 424.