Master Resource Outline

Credits: 6 (3 lecture; 3 clinical laboratory) 

Semester Offered: F, Sp, Su 

Prerequisites: NRSG 437, NRSG 444, and NRSG 454 

Course Description

The focus of this course is to provide an integration of theory and skill development in leadership, management and organizational concepts for the design, coordination, and management of health care using the community-based philosophy.  

Course Objectives

The student will: 

  1.  Analyze and apply leadership, management and change theories in nursing practice. (T 1 thru 11)  
  2. Evaluate appropriate data and information systems to support decision making and the improvement of health care delivery. (T1 thru 5, 7, 9, 10)  
  3. Coordinate care, organize, manage, and evaluate the functioning of a health care team or unit. (T1 thru 11)  
  4. Evaluate evidence-based practice to support the outcomes of quality nursing care and patient safety. (T1 thru 11)  
  5. Analyze budget and fiscal management issues in relation to management of patient care. (T4, 5, 7, 9)  
  6. Compare and contrast the delegation and supervision of nursing care and patient outcomes. (T1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11)  
  7. Analyze and evaluate interdisciplinary models of care delivery and case management. (T1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)  
  8. Examine and relate policy development and the management of care. (T1-7, 9, 10)  
  9. Manage and prioritize the direct care of clients. (T1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11) 
  10. Demonstrate behaviors that are congruent with the MSU Code of Conduct, CON Student Handbook, ANA Code of Ethics, Scope and Standards of Practice and Social Policy Statement in all class related interactions. (T3, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11)  

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will demonstrateinter-professional leadership skills to create a safe, high quality, caring environment 
  2. Students will analyzefunctions within a healthcare system. 
  3. Students will compareEBP to support the outcomes of quality nursing care and patient safety. 

 Recommended Content and Concepts 

  1. Theoretical Framework of Leadership and Management Theories
    • Leadership theories
    • Management theories
    • Change theories
    • Organizational theories 
    • Differentiation between leadership and management 
  1. Leadership processes
    • vision/creativity 
    •  stewardship 
    •  mentoring 
    •  conflict resolution 
    •  empowerment 
    •  communication skills-group processes 
    •  informatics  

      3. Management processes

    •  Planning/Decision Making 
    •  Organizing 
    •  Directing 
    •  Monitoring-Quality Improvement 
    •  Evaluating 
    •  Budgeting 
    •  Human Resource Management  
  1. Organizing Care 
    •  Time Management 
    •  Care Delivery Systems 
    •  Delegation 
    •  Prioritization 
    •  Team Leading 
    •  EBP 
    •  QSEN  
  1. Patient Safety 
    •  Quality improvement 
    •  Risk management 
    •  Audits 
    •  Analyzing Nurse Sensitive Outcomes 

 

Suggested Student Learning Activities 
 

Class/Group Discussions 

Readings

Clinical experiences 
Case studies 
Evidence-Based/Problem Solving Paper 
Healthy Work Environment discussions  
Student Presentations 
Role Play 
Simulation 

 

 

Approved by UAAC: April 20, 2020  

Approved by Faculty: May 11, 2020