This course will prepare nursing students with knowledge and skills to lead and manage care in a variety of healthcare settings.

An exploration of leadership theories, leader influence, team building, emotional intelligence, ethics, and healthy work culture are included.

The student will acquire multiple leadership skills such as decision making, delegation, conflict resolution, advocacy, performance appraisals and managing budgets. The impact of healthcare policy and politics on health care is explored and discussed.

Students participate in a total of 16 hours of leadership practice experience and develop a plan for leading a practice change project in the practice setting.