NSP 4869 - The Professional Nurse Manager and Leader

3 Credit Hours
(Spring)

This course outlines the roles and functions of nurses in executive practice using the competencies identified by the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE). Successful nurse leaders and managers exercise complex leadership responsibilities that directly affect the quality of patient and family care in today’s multifaceted healthcare management systems. This course will address competencies in communication, knowledge of the healthcare environment, business skills and principles, and professionalism. The course content also provides a review of the material covered in the Certified Nurse Manager and Leader examination conducted by the American Organization of Nurse Executives Credentialing Center that is available to BSN prepared Registered Nurses.

Prerequisite(s): Student must be a Registered Nurse to take this course.