NUR 4827C - Leadership in Nursing Practice

5 credits
Prerequisites: NUR 3870 Acceptance into the RN to BSN Program. Current valid, unencumbered, and unrestricted RN license.
This course focuses on the theory, concepts, and underlying principles of leadership in health care delivery systems. The methods and interpersonal skills to become an effective nurse Leader in various health care delivery systems are explored along with the concepts of professional organizations, decision making, power/ authority, health care policy and finance, cost effectiveness, problem-solving/change strategies, evidence based practice, evaluation/quality improvement, inter/intra-professional communication and collaboration skills, and leader behaviors. This course includes 45 clinical hours of leadership practice experiences.