NUR (0302) 874 - Leadership and Organizational Management in AP Nursing

Credits: 3.00

Students will understand the philosophical basis and knowledge of the principles needed for a leadership role as a nurse practitioner. Students will learn to effectively manage change processes and develop intra/inter-professional relationships in the health care arena by implementing strategies for organizational change, conflict management and high quality service.

Prerequisite 1: NUR 655
Corequisite: NUR 875

Course Learning Goals: 1.   Analyze the scope of advanced nursing practice within the context of the clinical, sociocultural, political, economic, and organizational environment.
2.   Analyze quality management issues related to advanced nursing practice.
3.   Analyze theories and issues of leadership for advanced nursing practice, including organizational culture, empowerment, change and conflict, and equitable distribution of resources.
4.   Develop a framework for planning, implementing and evaluating practice and organizational goals utilizing a strategic planning process.