NUR 4827 - Leadership in Nursing

3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the RN/BSN program; current, valid, unencumbered RN license; completion of all RN/BSN Program courses (except NUR 4827L and NUR 4636/4636L).
This course is restricted to students who are accepted into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program. In order to enroll in the 3000 and 4000 level NUR courses, students must complete ENC 1101, ENC 1102, and STA 2023 with grades of “C” or higher. Students also must complete all science prerequisites as noted on the program page.
Corequisite(s): NUR 4827L
This course focuses on the theory, concepts, and underlying principles of management and leadership in health care delivery systems. The methods and interpersonal skills to become an effective nurse manager/leader in various health care delivery systems are explored along with the concepts of professional organizations, decision making, power, authority, roles, health care legislation, problem-solving, evaluation, work groups, and leader behaviors. This course is available to students as an online course and a face-to-face format that is web-enhanced, requiring students to complete classroom and specific web-based assignments and activities.