This course prepares nursing students to transition confidently into professional entry-level Registered Nurse roles within the healthcare workforce. Emphasizing the development of leadership and management skills, students will explore key concepts including nursing management principles, collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, and strategies for promoting high-quality patient outcomes. The course addresses contemporary nursing issues in professional settings, focusing on effective communication, conflict resolution, ethical decision-making, and professional accountability. Critical distinctions between assigning and delegating nursing tasks will be discussed to ensure safe and legal delegation practices. Through interactive discussions and case-based learning, students will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to function as competent nursing professionals and emerging leaders in diverse healthcare environments.
Prerequisites: NURS 101, NURS 101 C, NURS101D, NURS 102, NURS 102 C, NURS 102 D, NURS 103, NURS 103C, NURS 103D, NURS 201, NURS 201C, NURS 201N, NURS 202, NURS 202C, NURS 202N
Prerequisites
NURS202, 202C