NUR 6510 - Leadership in Organizations and Systems

This course is designed to explore ways to demonstrate effectiveness of health care interventions and quality of care. Health care professionals are now expected to make decisions based on evidence of effectiveness at individual, unit, and systems levels. This course focuses on higher order interdisciplinary critical thinking, strategic planning, and leadership for transformational change within health/illness care organizations and systems. Content relative to the changing requirements of health/illness care within the USA and the changing workforce needs is included. Emphasis is placed on the leadership role that nurses can play in creating healthcare systems that are safe, effective, and accessible to all.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Admission to the Masters of Science in Nursing or instructor approval.

Credits: 3 hours

Notes: Open to Graduate Students only.