ADN 245 - Nursing Leadership

Institution:

Lehigh Carbon Community College

Subject:

Associate Degree Nursing

Description:

Emphasizes the autonomous and evolving role of the professional nurse. The health needs of individuals, families and groups and how they are influenced by society and the environment are discussed. Disaster nursing responsibilities are explored. The impact of cultural-spiritual needs on the delivery of health care within the ever-changing health care delivery system is analyzed. The nursing process is used to further develop problem-solving and decision-making skills, itilizing evidenced based practice, technology and resources for the achievement of safe, quality patient outcomes. Interpersonal communication techniques to enhance professional growth will be investigated. Ethical-legal rights and duties will be synthesized. The importance of a commitment to life long learning and the evolving role of the professional nurse are discussed. Management styles, leadership roles and nursing research are analyzed. Role responsibility, accountability and delegation are discussed.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 799-2121

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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