NUR 751 Professional Roles, Communication and Collaboration for Healthcare Leadership
This course explores the roles and responsibilities required of nurse leaders. Self-discovery as a foundation for professional development while exploring the concepts of leader, manager and follower is emphasized. Strategies to improve professional communication and interprofessional collaboration with peers, subordinates, and patients/families in the healthcare environment are discussed. Political, legal, ethical, and other issues that influence the leadership role in complex systems are explored.