NUR 333 Nurse as Leader

This course focuses on the development of leadership skills for professional nursing practice. The course explores the changing role of the professional nurse as a leader in complex and diverse healthcare settings. Students will apply current literature, theories, self-awareness, and professional development throughout the course. The theories and methods of leadership and management are applied in the student’s reflections on their clinical experience. There is an emphasis on critical thinking, team building, communication, priority setting, interdisciplinary and collaborative decision-making, and advocacy.