NUR 458 - Moving Forward: Leadership in Healthcare (3 cr.)

This course addresses the professional role of the nurse as a leader. Students participate in seminars and explore innovative approaches to vision and creativity, change theories, leadership development, promoting excellece in complex care systems and modern leadership models. Students gain an understanding of the social economic and technological forces driving organizational dynamics in healthcare. Emphasis is placed on ethical decision-making, critical thinking, problem solving, empowerment, and on the development of communication skills essential to working effectively with groups and organizations.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 161, LIB 200, NUR 304, NUR 327, NUR 350, NUR 352, NUR 353; May be taken concurrently with NUR 459
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring