NURS 470 - Leadership & Management in Systems of Care

3 credit hours - This course uses critical thinking strategies to study the coordinating role of the professional nurse within health care delivery. Current theories of management, leadership and change are examined related to nursing practice working in collaborative interdisciplinary partnerships and inter- professional teams within health care systems. Additionally, the course will enhance the students’ leadership skills and application of concepts through supervised experiences gained in local health care institutions or community practice settings. Class: 2 semester hours didactic; Clinical: 1 semester hours clinical [48 clinical hours}. Grade of ‘C’ or higher in all courses. Admission to the Nursing Program. Prerequisite(s): NURS 420, NURS 430 and NURS 450. Co-requisite(s): NURS 422 and NURS 480. Course Fee $ 200.00