NSG 652 - Professional Role

Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0)

This course focuses on role development of the professional nurse and clinical nurse leader. Students analyze essential patient advocacy and education competencies to ensure delivery of quality care as a professional nurse. Role transition is supported by examination of the front-line clinical leadership competencies: nursing leadership, clinical outcomes management, and care environment management. Content includes analysis of barriers to and facilitator for effective clinical leadership in the microsystem. Emphasis is placed on high reliability practice, error prevention, congruency of values and action, professional advocacy, and creating and sustaining a healthy environment.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture-based
Co-requisites: NSG 518 Leadership , NSG 519 Internship or licensure as a registered nurse

Term offered: Fall

Instructor of Record, Fall: Crystal Martin Walker