NSG 347 Proposed
NSG 347 Leadership and Management Practicum
Credits : 3 (2 cr. Theory, 1 cr. Clinical)
Prerequisites: Nursing 290
Description:
This course prepares the RN to BS or RN to MS student for professional role development in emerging health care delivery systems. The student synthesizes knowledge from previous nursing and supportive courses to manage care in an area of clinical practice consistent with career goals.
Required Textbooks:
- Huber, D. L. (2014). Leadership and nursing care management (5thed.). St. Louis: Elsevier
Course Outcomes:
At the completion of this course the student will demonstrate competence in:
1.Synthesizing concepts from the humanities, physical and social sciences, nursing and applied research as a basis for professional practice.
2.Using case management as a nursing care modality to prevent illness and to promote, maintain, and /or restore health within clients.
3.Collaborating as a member of the health care team with consumers and providers of health care.
4.Utilizing research findings in the practice of professional nursing
5.Demonstrating leadership and management roles in the emerging health care delivery system.
6.Integrating professional role of the nurse in the delivery of quality care.
Evaluation Components:
Equivalence of grades:
The theory grade is determined by the following:
4.0 = 92 - 100%
3.5 = 88 – 91%
3.0 = 84 – 87%
2.5 = 79 – 83%
2.0 = 75 – 78%
1.5 = 70 – 74
1.0 = 65 – 69%
0.0 = less than 65%
The grade will be determined as follows:
Interprofessional Team Assignment ……………………………….15%
Leadership Assignment .……………………….…………………..15%
Health Care Quality Assignment …..……………………………....15%
Health Care Policy Assignment ……………………………………15%
Clinical Pathway Assignment ………………………………….…..10%
Weekly Discussions .…………………………………………….....15%
Final Exam....…………………………………………………...…..15%
Clinical Requirements:
Students are required to complete 45 hours of clinical experience. The clinical practice experience will incorporate course content and facilitate the transition of the student’s role behaviors to the baccalaureate level. Each student will develop a plan for the completion of clinical hours in conjunction with the course instructor. Clinical hours may include both direct and indirect care activities. The selected clinical site(s) will be utilized by the student for completion of course assignments.
Class Schedule for the Semester
Unit / Content / Assignments1 / Managing and Leading: The Concepts / Huber: Chapters 1, 2, 7
Weekly Discussion
2 / The Organization: Health Care Delivery Systems
Interprofessionalism & Interpersonal Skills / Huber: Chapters 8, 10, 13, 15, 19
Weekly Discussion
3 / Case Management and Managed Care
Population Health and Disease Management / Huber: Chapters 12
Weekly Discussion
4 / Health Care Quality and Evaluation & Control in Nursing / Huber: Chapters 17, 23
Weekly Discussion
5 / Ethical and Legal Issues in Providing Care / Huber: Chapter 6
Weekly Discussion
6 / Managing Resources / Huber: Chapter 20, 21, 22
Weekly Discussion
7 / Decision-Making and Delegation / Huber: Chapters 4, 9, 16
Weekly Discussion
8 / Health Care Policy: Power and Politics
Disaster Preparedness / Huber: Chapters 3, 13, 14, 25
Weekly Discussion