Nursing Leadership

Expands the student's knowledge and understanding of professional autonomy, identity and leadershop practices. The focus is on leadership theories, concepts and skills necessary to provide high-quality nursing care. Delegation, decision-making, budgeting and strategies to influence health care policy are addressed. Students will gain knowledge of tools and processes that enhance leadership ability and gain insight into their own leadership style and its impact on others. From a leadership perspective, students will explore a range of ethical values and issues in practice including social justice, health equity, and regulatory issues, recognizing and responding to moral and ethical problems and dilemmas