NU 453 - Quality Care and Leadership

The second six weeks of  this course will examine nursing leadership and management through the use of a systems approach with a focus on quality and safety of patient care. It will examine leadership models, behaviors, and strategic planning at organizational levels.

Course outcomes:

• Demonstrates professional behaviors in appearance and demeanor; uses legal and ethical principles and becomes an independent learner.
• Communicates effectively and professionally verbally, nonverbally, in writing, and using computer technology.
• Demonstrates  effective leadership that is based on accepted principles and standards of nursing practice, reflects evidenced-based care, and is culturally competent.
• Demonstrates holistic caring behaviors to clients and team members and recognizes the importance of holistic selfcare, community, colleagues on patient safety and team leadership
• Use evidence-based research to guide best practices for patient safety and leadership of teams
• Acts accountable in role as advocate, collaborator, teacher, team member, and leader
• Collaborates with others on quality improvement initiatives that take into account available resources, and the range of activities that contribute to patient safety and the prevention of illness and injury
• Participate in quality improvement interventions with attention to effectiveness, efficiency, and safety of patients
• Demonstrates critical thinking focusing on clinical reasoning, problem solving, and effective use of the nursing process.