NURS 606 - Role of the Nurse Administrator

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory (or Other) Hours: 0

Prerequisite(s): NURS 500 , NURS 502 , ALHT 500 , ALHT 501
Restriction(s): Restricted to MS Nursing Administration majors.

Corequisite(s): None

This course sets the foundational stage for the Nurse Administrator specialty track. Students focus on theoretical and practical aspects of leadership and management functions in healthcare administration, and they discuss standards of practice for nursing administration. They explore a range of topics, including roles and responsibilities, quality improvements, strategic planning and management, regulations, accreditation, and information systems. Through this course, students learn the goals of the nurse leader, including ways to facilitate efficient, quality healthcare delivery to achieve excellence in patient care and services.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Demonstrate an understanding of the nurse administrator role as related to the scope and standard of practice, the Nurse Practice Act, and the delivery of nursing services in the healthcare organization
Explore the role of the nurse administrator as it relates to the legal, ethical and regulatory practices in the healthcare environment
Analyze the role of the nurse administrator as an integral member of the healthcare team in the delivery of nursing services
Integrate the role of the nurse administrator and the delivery of nursing and healthcare services