NUR367 - Leadership for Nursing Practice
Leadership at all levels of healthcare is essential in creating a collaborative culture, positive environments and achieving common health goals. Fundamental concepts and issues related to leadership in nursing and healthcare are explored in this unit as students transition from student to registered nurse.
Students will focus on contemporary, innovative approaches to leadership in health care that contribute to maintaining nursing standards and person-centred care. Students will investigate key leadership responsibilities, including risk management, clinical governance, quality improvement and change management.
RECOMMENDED TEXTS
MANAGEMENT, 7TH ASIA-PACIFIC EDITION
TRANSITIONS IN NURSING
CONTEXTS OF NURSING
QUALITY AND SAFETY IN NURSING
ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND LEADERSHIP
BE A LEADER IN NURSING