NURS 430 - Leadership and Management (3)

Prerequisites: NURS 215, NURS 220, NURS 225, NURS 230, NURS 235, NURS 240, NURS 265, NURS 310, NURS 315, NURS 320, NURS 330, NURS 335, NURS 340, NURS 375, NURS 425, NURS 435, NURS 440, NURS 450
Corequisite: NURS 455, NURS 460, NURS 475
This clinical course is designed to critically examine the application of contemporary leadership and management principles in the current healthcare environment. The student will explore various leadership styles and theories, as well as concepts of conflict resolution, ethical and legal considerations, and principles of business as nurse leaders. The student will have the opportunity to participate with and analyze the function of managers, committee members, and attend professional organizations. This course includes 2.5 hours of theory (37 clock hours) and 0.5 hours of clinical (22.5 clock hours) and is taught over the entire trimester.