NUR2446

Leadership and management of nursing care ( 6 points, SCA Band 0, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Ms Jeni Grubb

Offered:
Gippsland Second semester 2005 (OCL)
Hong Kong Second semester 2005 (OCL)
Malaysia Second semester 2005 (OCL)
Papua New Guinea Second semester 2005 (OCL)
Singapore Second semester 2005 (OCL)

Synopsis: The purpose of this unit is to provide the student with an understanding of the management process, as it applies to the delivery of nursing care to clientele in a variety of settings.

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be expected to be able to: 1. appreciate the importance of management in a dynamic changing environment; 2. apply the concepts and methods of management to plan and organise coordinated delivery of nursing care; 3. demonstrate a knowledge of leadership and its role in promoting quality of health care; 4. evaluate an aspect of nursing administration of a health care unit or agency utilising appropriate tools and methods; 5. assess the need for and plan change within a health care unit or agency; and 6. use a variety of management skills to improve effectiveness of nursing care delivery.

Assessment: Assignments: 100% (30% + 30% + 40%)