RNSG 2130 Nursing Management, Leadership, and Transition
The focus of this course is twofold: 1)Presentation of information on the skills and knowledge necessary to fulfill the leadership and management role requirements of the registered professional nurse, and 2) to facilitate a transition into the role of professional nursing. Theoretical content includes a discussion on leadership and management competencies necessary for assuming beginning leadership and/or management positions. Students will have the opportunity to develop independence in caring for groups of patients/clients throughout the course. Some of the issues discussed are leadership and management as a professional nursing concept, learning how to deal with conflict and chaos, exploration of current professional nursing issues, preparing for workplace participation, understanding the concept and use of power, communicating effectively, shared governance, and transition from the role of the student to the role of the professional nurse. Emphasis is placed on professional growth, responsibility and accountability. Students are expected to demonstrate competency, critical thinking, effective communication, collaboration, and decision-making skills in the clinical component. Demonstration of caring, respect, competence, and commitment to patients/clients and to the nursing profession are expected.
5 credits