△ NURS 445 - Leadership and Management

(4 credits) Meets GEP Writing Intensive. (Baccalaureate RN Completion)

This course explores the fundamental principles of leadership within the nursing profession. Students will examine various leadership styles and their impact on team dynamics, patient care, and healthcare outcomes. Through a combination of theoretical frameworks and practical applications, the course emphasizes the development of effective communication, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills essential for nursing leaders. Change theory applied to a nursing situation assists in the understanding of the role of change agent. An appreciation of complex organizational structures will promote successful identification of management and leadership skills with an emphasis on evaluation and quality control. Prerequisite: admission to RN-BS Completion Program. Pre/corequisite: ◆ NURS 375 - Research and Evidence-Based Nursing Practice. Grade only. Offered fall and spring semesters.

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