COURSE NAME: NURS 440 LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT IN NURSING
CREDIT HOURS: 3
PREREQUISITES: Level II courses

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Nursing practice in an evolving health care system is addressed as well as the implications of a managed care environment on health care delivery. The role of the nurse as leader and manager of a health care team is examined using concepts and theories of organization, management, leadership, change, decision making, and group process. Findings of current research related to nursing management and leadership are discussed. Historical, political, economic, social, and cultural factors that affect health care delivery within an organization are considered.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Examine the effects of organizational design, leadership style, and basic management functions on health care delivery.
2. Relate decision making models to patient care, unit management, and the structure of an organization.
3. Analyze the political, economic, social, and cultural factors that affect health care delivery in an organization.
4. Identify options for the potential resolution of legal and ethical issues related to the management of client care.
5. Describe strategies for effective change in individuals, organizations and the profession.
6. Use group process, team building skills, professional and organizational standards, and current research to achieve consumer outcomes.
7. Discuss processes used to assess and maintain patient care quality, development of staff and performance evaluation.