NUR 409 - Leadership in Nursing

Institution:

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

Subject:

Nursing

Description:

This course will focus upon theories and key concepts associated with leadership and organizational skills as they pertain to the role of the professional nurse. Knowledge and skills associated with functioning as a manager of care as well as a member of the healthcare team will be considered, including strategies to enhance personal and professional effectiveness. Contemporary health care issues will be discussed related to quality and patient safety and the role of the nurse in effecting improved patient outcomes individually and collaboratively in teams.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umassd.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 999-8000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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