Focuses on the application of the theories, concepts, and principles 
of leading and managing.  Emphasis in the course will be on the 
development of skills needed for effective leadership and 
management.  Opportunities will be provided to demonstrate 
appropriate leadership and management ability.

Major Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5:

1.  Integrate professional behavior. 
2.  Apply methods of research and scholarship.
3.  Apply legal, ethical and cultural sensitivity practices.
4.  Demonstrate methods of health maintenance and enhancement.
5.  Apply organizational strategies.

Course Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, the student will:

1. Analyze the use of current leadership and management research in 
the delivery of health care.  

2. Recognize critical thinking skills and decision making strategies 
used by nursing leaders and managers.

3. Distinguish legal and ethical principles to leadership/management 
situations.  

4. Use data to monitor the outcomes of care processes and use 
improvement methods to design and test changes to continuously 
improve the quality and safety of health care systems.

5. Participate in structuring the work environment to facilitate 
integration of new evidence into standards of practice

6. Function effectively within nursing and inter-professional teams, 
fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-
making.

7. Examine the role and responsibilities of the nurse leader/manager 
in the development, management, and use of financial resources

Evaluation of student progress towards achieving the stated learning 
outcomes and performance objectives is the responsibility of the 
instructor, within the policies of the college and the department.  
Detailed explanations are included in the expanded Syllabus 
developed by the instructor for each section being taught.