MSN 6641 Philosophical Perspectives of Nursing Leadership

This course acquaints students with selected philosophies which have influenced health care, nursing, and clinical ethics. Understanding and debating the philosophical bases of health care support the development of one’s personal philosophy of nursing leadership. Students explore their values, analyzing how personal and professional values shape professional practice, decision-making, and system development. Students consider the philosophical bases and utility of contemporary aspects of nursing practice, including holistic care, transcultural influences, and complementary therapies.  This course is for MSN students that started the program prior to Fall I 2016.