NURS 421Y - Nurse Manager and Leader Lecture/Clinical

3 Credits
This combined didactic and clinical course focuses on concepts of nursing leadership and management principles in healthcare settings. The role of the nurse leader in promoting quality healthcare outcomes is emphasized. Topics include healthcare policy, team dynamics, quality improvement, informatics, and self-care of the professional nurse. Experiential learning opportunities allow students to apply knowledge of nursing leadership and management to nursing practice in various practice locations. The experiential component provides opportunities to evaluate leadership styles, collaborate with an interprofessional team, expand understanding of organizational systems, and integrate delegation and conflict resolution strategies.

Grade Note(s): A grade of B- or better is required to pass this course successfully.
Note: NURS 421Y requires 45 hours of clinical for the semester.
Prerequisite(s): Unencumbered RN license
Co-requisite(s): NURS 415