May 15, 2024  
2017-2018 Graduate Academic Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Graduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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NU 6301 - Nurse Leader and Manager: Professional and Personal Development

3 lecture hours 2 lab hours 4 credits
(prereq: none)
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Compare and contrast major theories related to leadership and management
  • Develop your own leadership capacity as part of personal development plan
  • Demonstrate awareness of own strengths and limitations as a leader
  • Apply concepts of self-care to develop a balanced personal and professional life
  • Examine own perspectives on the current status of the nursing profession
  • Demonstrate life-long learning practices that will serve to enhance personal and professional development
  • Examine own level of emotional intelligence and strategies for enhancement
  • Critically examine fundamental financial issues in health care
  • Demonstrate awareness of variables in decision making including ethics, data, finances, quality, and safety
  • Summarize financial concepts, budgeting processes, and financial reporting that is unique to the health care industry.

Prerequisites by Topic
  • None

Course Topics
  • May include:
    • Managing, leading, following
    • Management and Leadership Theories
    • Characteristics of a Professional Practice Model
    • ANA Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
    • Professional Nursing Organizations
    • Decision Making, Career Planning, Professional Portfolio, Certification
    • Communication,written, verbal, public speaking, use of technology, Personal branding
    • Emotional Intelligence, Self-care Practice
    • Becoming a member of the leadership / management team.
    • Mentoring, networking, coaching
    • Fundamental concepts and issues in health care finance

Coordinator
Deb Jenks



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