Leadership and Management Concentration Sample Progression

Nursing Courses

CORE

NURS 504 Nursing Informatics 3 credits
This course is designed to prepare the nurse to integrate and translate selected technologies and their application, the electronic health record and policies governing privacy, confidentiality and security as they relate to complex decision making and the promotion of safe, quality and effective care. Varied.

NURS 602 Research and Systematic Analysis 4 Credits
Discussion of clinical, management and education leadership roles in healthcare. Analysis and synthesis of research with applications within specialization. 4 hrs. Varied.

NURS 603 Roles and Issues in Advanced Practice Nursing 3 credits
Examination of the theoretical basis, scope and status of professional roles and legal and ethical responsibilities of nurses prepared for advanced clinical and managerial placements in diverse healthcare settings. Fall.

NURS 605 Healthcare Systems and Populations 3 credits
This course focuses on health promotion of diverse populations. The student will learn to critically analyze health promotion initiatives from the perspective of improving health outcomes, impact of health policy, system organization and financial structures. Students will explore public health and program development to address identified deficits in the community to promote public wellness. Students will develop a health promotion plan based on epistemology, risk stratification, social determinants of health, regulatory and policy regulations, and funding opportunities. Students will have the opportunity to practice these advanced skills in the patient care setting. Spring.

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT SPECIALTY CORE REQUIREMENTS

NURS 507 Health Finance 3 credits
Conceptual and practical issues related to healthcare economics, finances and budgeting, including accounting, business planning, cost/benefit analysis, managing financial resources and other management tools for the nurse administrator. Spring.

NURS 601 Advanced Health, Physiology and Pharmacology 4 credits
Study of normal physiologic and pathologic mechanisms of disease, comprehensive physical assessment and pharmacotherapeutics. Assessment, diagnosis and management of clients’ common health problems in a safe, high-quality, cost-effective manner. Analysis of an in-depth health history, including signs and symptoms, developmental stages and psychosocial and cultural characteristics. Students will have the opportunity to practice these advanced skills in the patient care setting. Fall.

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION

NURS 610 Administration of Healthcare Organizations 3 credits
Examines the role of the nurse leader to include leadership theory and application, professional development and performance management, inter-professional teams and collaboration, facilitating change and self-reflection. Contemporary topics affecting the role of the nurse leader: transformational leadership, technology to support quality and safety, emotional intelligence, mindfulness, the aging population and its effect on delivery system, strategic management and succession planning. Fall, spring.

NURS 611 Organizational Theory 3 credits
Focus on social science and organizational/systems theories. Management principles, complexity science and issues related to dynamic organizational behavior in the healthcare setting. Fall, spring.

NURS 612 Health Policy 3 credits
This course examines historical and current health policy issues related to socio-political environment, persuasive argument, advocacy, legislative and regulatory influences, and how these apply to leaders in healthcare. Experiencing the political arena through written, verbal and experiential assignments will provide confidence in navigating health policy agenda at local, federal and global levels. Fall, spring.

NURS 691 Current Trends in Nursing Administration 3 credits
Examines major topics in healthcare administration such as professional development and certification, shared governance, finance, and healthcare quality metrics, and reimbursement methods. Students will analyze these topics and complete a comprehensive assignment that demonstrates their ability to lead in an organization. Fall and spring. Pre-requisite/co-requisite NURS 610, NURS 611, NURS 612 or permission from Program Coordinator.

NURS 694 Graduate Nursing Practicum 3 credits
Students operationalize the leader or advanced care nurse in their respective specialty areas in appropriate agencies and facilities in conjunction with an expert nurse leader or advanced care nurse/nurse educator. A project involving a topic of interest to the student and organization, using clinical practice skills along with role skills gained in their respective specialty area courses, will be initiated. Varied. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: NURS 691 or 692.

CAPSTONE

NURS 700 Master’s Capstone Project/Thesis 2 credits
Synthesis of theoretical and clinical knowledge for the master-prepared nurse executive or educator. Student will complete a major scholarly project to reflect the overall program objectives. Fall, spring, summer. Pre-requisite/co-requisite: NURS 695 or 694.

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