NUR 426 - Nursing Leadership and Management

Institution:

Cumberland University

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Description:

This course focuses on organizational theory and structure in relation to the management of patient care within a rapidly changing health care delivery system. Primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention strategies and skills necessary for the management of appropriate and effective nursing care are explored and analyzed. The use of outcome measures to promote quality and cost effective health care in various organizations and health care delivery systems is emphasized. Various nursing theories are explored. Three (3) lecture hours each week and a 48-hours preceptored leadership clinical experience. Prerequisites; NUR 210, NUR 302, NUR 314, NUR 315, NUR 331, NUR 316, NUR 327, NUR 376, NUR 371, NUR 406, NUR 407 and NUR 440. Prerequisites or Co-requisites: NUR 460, and NUR 491.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cumberland.edu

Phone Number:

(615) 444-2562

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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