This course provides an expanded knowledge base for delivering nursing care to individuals of various ages. Emphasis is placed on the nurse's role as an independent provider and manager of care for a group of individuals and member of a multidisciplinary team. The content of this course will focus on the nursing care of individuals with complex medical-surgical diseases and disorders. Upon completion, students should be able to provide comprehensive nursing care to a group of individuals with common complex health alterations. This course explores basic concepts of practice in the management of patient care in a complex health care system.
Emphasis is placed on professional, legal, ethical, and political issues and management concepts.
This course includes principles of supervision, delegation, leadership styles, change theory and conflict resolution. Upon completion, students should be able to articulate professional and management concepts. All Rights Reserved.