Nu 450 - Leadership

Institution:

Southern Vermont College

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Description:

6 credits Leadership is the capstone course in the baccalaureate degree program and provides the opportunity for students to explore the components of leadership in nursing. Knowledge gained in this course will be related to management theory and an analysis of the function of leadership in professional nursing. In this class, students are poised to assume professional roles and responsibilities with skill attainment that includes praxis, critical thinking, communication, leadership and delegation. The values that have been spoken about throughout the program such as caring, professional behavior, accountability and collegiality are emphasized. The course will discuss aspects of leadership, which can be demonstrated through clinical practice, research, advanced practice, education or political and professional activism. The clinical experience permits the student to integrate theoretical with experiential knowing and assume the role of a professional nurse. 4 credit hours of classroom (offered in a lowresidency format) and 2 credit hours of clinical (90 hours of clinical per semester). Prerequisites: Nu300, Nu310, Nu350 and Nu400

Credits:

6.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.svc.edu

Phone Number:

(802) 447-6324

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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