NU 408 - Leadership and Management in Nursing

Principles of leadership and management are applied to case studies that illustrate the skills needed to manage patient care and human or material resources in the health care field. Students explore strategies for exercising power to influence the politics of the work setting, professional organizations, and legislatures. Major factors in the escalation of health care costs are explored as well as the legal and ethical implications of current social policies.

Prerequisites & Notes
Senior class status.

(Cr: 3)