2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog

NU 355 Leadership in Contemporary Nursing Practice

This course is for RNs and will focus on the professional nurse's role in applying theory and principles of leadership and management in organizations across the healthcare continuum. Focus will be placed on strategies necessary to function effectively in a changing healthcare system by exploring interrelated process of thinking systematically, developing reflective judgment, and exercising leadership. Strategies for managing the quality and cost of healthcare, as well as research utilization, are emphasized to promote effective practice. 

A prerequisite to NU 376 and NU 387

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Acceptance to the RN-to-BSN Nursing Major