NURS 479 — Evolving Concepts in Nursing Leadership and Management Units: 4
The purpose of this course is the analysis and development of the leadership and management skills assumed by the professional nurse. Students will discuss the required leadership and management skills needed to work effectively within systems, organizations, patient care units, and patient assignments. The relationship of organizational and systems theory as it relates to professional nursing management and leadership will be explored. Management concepts addressed will include interdisciplinary collaboration and networking, delegation, budgeting and resource allocation, scheduling and staffing, and evaluation. Leadership concepts addressed will include networking, facilitation of groups, change, team building, and conflict resolution. This course has a capstone experience requiring the student to work in the community to meet the objectives of the course.