NURS 245 - Leadership and Care Management

Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 3

This lecture course will prepare students for the diverse role of the professional nurse in complex and evolving health care settings. Principles of leadership and management are explored as they pertain to the nursing role and interdisciplinary healthcare environment. Students will identify strategies to effectively address specific challenges related to management and leadership. Students will also gain an understanding of the care management role. Finally, in this course, students will develop a systematic plan for successfully entering the workforce upon graduation from the nursing program. Prerequisite(s): Must have a “C” or better in BIOL 276, NURS 212, NURS 214, NURS 216, and PSYC 201. To progress in the program, the student must maintain a grade of a “C” or better, in all program specific general education courses & required program courses.