NRSG 451 Nursing Leadership

Transformational leadership skills and systems-thinking are required for nurses working in rapidly changing healthcare environments. Leaders are needed at all levels of organizational structures. This course will address basic competencies needed for visionary leadership including communication, collaboration, change, conflict negotiation, delegation, and coordination. Students will explore leadership characteristics and theories, differences between leadership and management, and the maintenance of safe, high-quality work environments serving healthcare consumers within complex health systems.