NUR 448 Nursing Leadership, Issues and Trends

This course focuses on leadership-management theory and processes in healthcare. The managerial and leadership roles of the nurse are examined as they relate to designing, managing, and coordinating care, delegation, and supervision of nursing care while retaining professional accountability, and the evaluation of the effectiveness of inter- and intra-professional healthcare teams. Current trends and critical issues in healthcare are also explored. Topics include legal, political, economic, and accreditation factors. 

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Admission into the Nursing Program

Distribution

Nursing

Offered

Spring