NURS 412 Leadership

This course emphasizes the principles of leadership and management to meet the needs of clients and client-centered systems/facilities for the delivery of cost-effective health care. An overview of leadership and management theories will enhance the student's knowledge of the legal and ethical implications of the professional nursing role including conflict management, group process, delegation, staffing, budgeting, quality improvement, effective communication, informatics, change processes, healthcare policy, organizational structure and other issues. Leadership and management concepts and skills are stressed to enhance student career development. A grade of "C" or higher is required for this course.

Credits

5

Prerequisite

NURS 407, 409 & 430 with grades of "C" or higher.