NUR 4340 - Nursing Leadership and Management-RN

This course introduces the leadership roles and management functions expected of a beginning professional nurse within the structure of an organization. Students learn basic organizational assessment, leadership, and health care management from the perspectives of voluntary agencies, health care provider organizations, and service delivery. Topics for discussion include principles of delegation, conflict resolution, peer review and evaluation, change theories, measurement of quality of care, and professional model of nursing care.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: NUR 3430 with a grade of “C” or better.

Credits: 6 hours

Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Nursing: RN Progression Track.