Course Overview

ABOUT THIS CLASS

Exploration of organizational strategies, leadership theories and societal trends with implications for decision-making in health care. Introduction to management and leadership skills needed by professional nurses with clinical application in diverse settings.

Introduction Video

Course Objectives

  • Apply theories, evidence, trends, and issues in making management decisions and selecting change models.
  • Analyze patient care delivery models and discuss effectiveness of observed processes of delegation.
  • Formulate a plan for personal professional development that values lifelong learning.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the Texas Nursing Practice Act and Texas Board of Nursing rules that emphasize safety, as well as all federal, state, and local government and accreditation organization safety requirements and standards.
  • Analyze measures to promote quality and a safe environment for patients, self, and others.
  • Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to be an active, productive team member.
  • Promote the practice of professional nursing through leadership activities and advocacy,
  • Demostrate responsibility for continued competence in nursing practice and develp insight through reflection, self-analysis, self-care, and lifelong learning.
  • Apply key components and processes of financial management for the healthcare organization.
  • Explore effective processes fpr improving client care outcomes. utilizing evidence based practice to support provision of safe nursing care and acknowledging one's role in [reventing errors and promoting quality improvement.
  • Communicate and manage information using technology in support of decision making to improve patient care and delivery systems.

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