NURS - 415. Transformational Nursing Leadership

0-3 credit(s)
This capstone course is designed to give the student the opportunity to assimilate the knowledge learned both in the nursing and the liberal arts/core curriculum within the context of the role of the professional baccalaureate- prepared nurse/nurse leader. The student engages in leadership assignments that reflect application, synthesis and evaluation of concepts and nursing issues that have been studied throughout the RN to BS program. The continuation of self-care strategies learned throughout the program are highlighted for ongoing promotion in nursing practice. This course provides knowledge and skills needed for implementation of leadership and management roles within a culturally diverse health care system. The nurse learns strategies to manage resources and people to create a compassionate caring work environment. Concepts focus on leadership and management theory, communication skills, health care finance, delegation, managing changes in the health care delivery system, legal issues, organizational culture, information technology, clinical and quality outcomes measurement and performance evaluation.

Note: Offered by Baldwin Nursing Program. Specialized professional courses, restricted to students who have been admitted into Nursing Program.

Prerequisite(s): NURS 408 (may be taken concurrently) and NURS 410.
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