NSRG 7701 FOUNDATIONS FOR NURSE LEADER PRACTICE (3)

This course introduces the theoretical and research base for nurse leader practice in a variety of settings.  There is an emphasis on nurse leaders as scholars and change agents who pursue continuous quality improvement within the health care environment.  Professional communication skills such as conflict management and negation are addressed.  There is a focus on human resource management in health care organizations, including the unique challenges encountered related to staffing, unionism, productivity, and performance evaluation in today's complex health care delivery settings.