Description
This course is designed to assist student nurses in successfully making the transition from student to practitioner and effectively managing care for groups of clients in today?s complex and rapidly changing health care settings. It assists students in using evidence-based practice within the framework of the nursing process and to develop professional nursing leadership and manager skills. Special responsibilities of the leader/manager are described and practiced in various clinical settings. Decision making skills, critical thinking, conflict resolution and delegation legalities are topics examined in the role of the professional nurse. Ethical and legal responsibilities are discussed, as well as aspects of professional growth and future directions for nursing leadership and management.