Description: |
This course will explore professionalism, management and leadership concepts, issues,
roles, and functions as applied to the role of the professional nurse in various healthcare
settings. The course will emphasize development in the roles of problem solver, change
agent and leader. The course focuses on evidence-based leadership, management skills,
and competencies needed by professional nurses to work productively in inter-professional
teams. Learners will analyze current best practices related to leadership roles, communication,
teamwork and collaboration, quality improvement, and culturally competent client-centered
care. The course will emphasize legal and ethical issues related to leadership and
professionalism. |