Description
This course will provide the nursing student with a basic understanding of the study of nursing through the discussion of the institution’s nursing philosophy and core characteristics of caring empathy, clinical judgment, therapeutic communication, acceptance of diversity, interpreter and provider of learning and lifelong learning as they relate to the role of the nurse as leader and as a professional team member. An exploration of leadership and management theories and principles and their application to the nursing practice in the provision of health care is presented. Student development in the roles of problem solver, change agent and leader are emphasized. Competencies necessary to succeed in a nursing leadership role in complex organizations are analyzed and applied to clinical scenarios. Students utilize self-reflection to assess their own leadership potential and apply concepts through discussions and class assignments. A preceptorship enables them to observe a nurse in an established leadership role and participate in a performance improvement project. In addition to health promotion and maintenance and provision of a safe effective care environment, the course content includes the discussion of moral, ethical and legal issues surrounding the profession of nursing, the person, family, and community and the transition from student to professional nurse.
Program