Description: Lecture, five hours. Leadership and management theories and models, resource allocation and management, delegation, conflict resolution, legal implications and practice, managed care, evaluation of practice, continuous quality improvement, accreditation process for healthcare systems, and contemporary issues in workplace. Emphasis on integration of all professional role behaviors, application of research, and leadership-management of care as transition is made from student role to that of practicing professional nurse. Preparation for National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). Letter grading.

Units: 5.0