NUR 4835 LEADERSHIP THEORY 3 credits

Prerequisites: NUR 3805 and admission to the Nursing BS program. Corequisite: NUR 4835L. This course includes a focus on theories, concepts, and principles of leading and managing as well as pertinent legal issues faced by nursing leaders and managers. Emphasis will be on the methods to become an effective leader/manager including interpersonal skills needed for effective leadership and management, the different types of organizations delivering health care, outcomes management, and analysis of current research findings. 45 contact hours.