NUR 426 – Leadership and Management in Nursing is a senior-level course in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at the University of Miami. The course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be effective leaders and managers in the nursing profession. Students will learn about the principles of leadership, the different styles of leadership, and the challenges and opportunities of leading and managing teams of nurses. They will also develop the skills they need to plan, organize, and evaluate nursing care, to manage resources, and to resolve conflict.
Upon successful completion of NUR 426 – Leadership and Management in Nursing, students will be able to:
- Define and explain key concepts in leadership and management
- Describe the different styles of leadership
- Identify the challenges and opportunities of leading and managing teams of nurses
- Develop a personal leadership philosophy
- Plan, organize, and evaluate nursing care
- Manage resources
- Resolve conflict
- Communicate effectively with employees, patients, and other healthcare professionals
Course Resources:
- Textbook: Leadership and Management for Nurses: Essential Concepts and Skills (5th Edition) by Anne Marie Chiarella & Cheryl A. Reeder
- Handouts
- PowerPoint presentations
- Online resources
- Guest speakers
Prerequisites:
NUR 426 requires the following prerequisites:
- Completion of all core nursing courses
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
