Course Description
Provides the student with a foundational knowledge of management and leadership skills using applications based on problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking. Core management concepts include planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling. Other topics include legal and ethical decision making and advocacy. Prerequisite: Admission to M.S.N. Prelicensure Entry-Level Concentration, NUR 501, NUR 503, NUR 503L, NUR 504, NUR 504L, NUR 508, NUR 509, NUR 613, NUR 613L, NUR 614 (or their equivalent).
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Analyze the roles and functions of the nurse leader/manager in the management process.
- Compare and contrast leadership and management styles in a variety of health care environments.
- Develop knowledge of health care policy, finance, and regulatory environments at the local, state, and national level.
- Apply health care quality improvement and safety concepts to the functions of leadership and management.
- Assess power and empowerment in a caring environment.
- Integrate communication and collaboration strategies for effective leadership and management of individuals and groups.
- Apply critical thinking and legal and ethical decision making to the functions of leadership and management.
- Evaluate legal and economic issues that impact health care, including cost and financing.
- Evaluate the role of the nurse and nurse leader in health care data management and informatics.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the 6 core Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) concepts to the functions of leadership and management.
- Design a personal philosophy of leadership.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Exam 1 | 15% |
| Exam II | 15% |
| Comprehensive Final Exam | 25% |
| ATI RN Leadership Proctored Assessment | 5% |
| Leadership Case Analyses (4) | 10% |
| Professional Leadership Portfolio & Presentation | 30% |
Grading Scale:
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 100-93 | A |
| 92-85 | B |
| 84-77 | C |
| 76 or less | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Regular class attendance is a responsibility and a privilege of university education. It is fundamental to the orderly acquisition of knowledge. Students should recognize the advantages of regular class attendance, accept it as a personal responsibility, and apprise themselves of the consequences of poor attendance.
Attendance is a critical component of this course and is factored into your overall grade. Active participation is essential for your learning and success in this class.
Planned Absences:If you know you will be absent, you are required to notify the instructor via email as soon as possible and before the scheduled date of absence.
Extenuating Circumstances:In cases of emergencies or unforeseen circumstances that require your absence, please inform the instructor via email as soon as possible. Include details about the situation and, if appropriate, provide supporting documentation.
Repeated unexcused absences or failure to notify the instructor may negatively impact your grade. Exceptions to this policy will be considered on a case-by-case basis for legitimate and documented reasons.
Your communication and proactive approach regarding attendance are greatly appreciated.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
Huston, C. J. (2027). Leadership roles and management functions in nursing: Theory and application (Twelfth edition). Wolters Kluwer.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.