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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
NURS D096.
Course Title (CB02)
Leadership and Management in Nursing
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2021
Course Description
This course is designed to prepare a Registered Nursing student to function as a graduate nurse. It builds on prior learning experiences in the management of nursing care of patients, culminating in readiness to function as a newly graduated registered nurse. The course integrates the knowledge of pathophysiology, diagnostics, pharmacology, communication concepts, and therapeutic interventions in order to facilitate culturally congruent nursing care. Students will become competent in the application of nursing processes, research, problem-solving and use of clinical judgment within the framework of safe patient-centered, evidence-based care. The focus of this course includes the managerial/leadership role, interdisciplinary practice, legal challenges of clinical practice, and trends within the nursing profession. Both NURS 96 and NURS 96L must be taken and passed concurrently within the same quarter (failure of either component requires both courses to be retaken).
Faculty Requirements
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This course is in a CTE program that was developed based on requirements from the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), and input from current/ potential healthcare employers and current/ future health needs of society. This course belongs on the A.S. degree in Nursing. This course is a BRN mandated component of the nursing program and exposes students to the theory of leadership and management in the provision of nursing care. Successful completion of this course is required for students to be eligible for the national licensing exam.

Foothill Equivalency

Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
No
Foothill Course ID

Course Philosophy

Formerly Statement

Formerly Statement
(Formerly NURS D086.)

Course Development Options

Basic Skill Status (CB08)
Course is not a basic skills course.
Grade Options
  • Letter Grade
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
0

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Transferable to CSU only

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
2.0
Maximum Credit Units
2.0

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours2.04.0
Laboratory Hours0.00.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
24.0
Laboratory
0.0
Total
24.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
48.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
48.0

Prerequisite(s)

NURS D095. and NURS D095L

Corequisite(s)

NURS D096L

Advisory(ies)

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

Methods of Instruction

Discussion of assigned readings, lectures and case studies

On-line lectures

Group discussion

Collaborative learning and small group exercises

Assignments

  1. Reading assignments from text, required articles from internet as assigned, syllabus.
  2. Written assignments: Role Development Paper, Resume' and Cover letter.
  3. Weekly on-line case studies

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Two theory midterm examinations consisting of multiple choice, matching, and short answer questions to evaluate comprehension of concepts and application to nursing situations.
  2. Comprehensive final computerized examination including multiple choice and 'alternate format' test questions to evaluate comprehension of concepts and application to nursing leadership and management situations.
  3. Role Development written assignment which requires the student to critically analyze nursing roles and trends utilizing information obtained in class, in readings, and from outside sources (e.g., organized nursing meeting in the community).
  4. Successful completion of Nursing 96L within the same quarter is required to pass Nursing 96.

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • Headphones for HESI (computer) examinations
Essential College Facilities:
  • Computer laboratory

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
*Zerwekh. "Nursing today: Transitions and Trends", 9th ed. 2018. Elsevier.
LaCharity, kumagi & Bartz. "Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment Practice Exercises for the NCLEX Examination", 4th ed. 2019. Elsevier.
QSEN Competencies Information: http://qsen.competencies/prelicensure-ksas/
°®¶¹´«Ã½ College: Department of Nursing Student Handbook (on-line, current edition)
Nursing 96 Canvas Course Content (online)

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisher
National Council of State Boards of Nursing web site (www.ncsbn.org)
California Board of Registered Nursing web site (www.rn.ca.gov)

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Evaluate disease, patient problems, needs, and trends of data for accurate identification and framing of problems, planning, implementation, and evaluation of a plan of care within the context of the individual patient's health status and environment.
  • Evaluate principles of effective communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering mutual respect and shared decision making, to enhance patient satisfaction and health outcomes.
  • Appraise the tenets of information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making.
  • Evaluate the role of the registered nurse in influencing the behavior of individuals or groups of individuals within their environment in a way that facilitates the establishment and acquisition of shared goals.
  • Examine the role interdisciplinary teams and shared decision making have in the planning and delivery of nursing care.
  • Examine the identification, evaluation and integration of the best current evidence coupled with clinical expertise and consideration of patient preferences, experience and values in making practice decisions.
  • Evaluate the use of data to monitor the outcomes of care processes and improvement methods to design and test changes in continuously improving the quality and safety of health care systems and individual performance.
  • Apply knowledge of accountability for the delivery of standard-based nursing care that is consistent with moral, altruistic, legal, ethical, regulatory, and humanistic principles.
  • Recognize the patient or designee as the source of control and full partner in providing compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient preferences, needs, culture and ethnic values.

CSLOs

  • Demonstrate beginning management skills in nursing.

  • Demonstrate beginning leadership skills in nursing.

Outline

  1. Evaluate disease, patient problems, needs, and trends of data for accurate identification and framing of problems, planning, implementation, and evaluation of a plan of care within the context of the individual patient's health status and environment.
    1. Analyze comprehensive physical, psychosocial, and developmental assessment data.
    2. Judge appropriate prioritization of assessments and nursing interventions based on patient acuity.
    3. Examine nursing problem statements based on assessment findings.
    4. Critique a comprehensive nursing care plan.
  2. Evaluate principles of effective communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering mutual respect and shared decision making, to enhance patient satisfaction and health outcomes.
    1. Communicate with others in a clear and appropriate manner.
    2. Appraise different styles of communication used by patients, families, and healthcare providers.
    3. Analyze various strategies employed in conflict management.
    4. Scrutinize workplace trends and issues for the registered nurse.
    5. Examine the concept of lateral violence and describe effective prevention strategies.
  3. Appraise the tenets of information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making.
    1. Refine understanding of technology used to collect assessment data, best evidence, and other relevant information to support clinical decision making.
    2. Utilize technology to locate scholarly resources.
    3. Participate in group and individual investigation of NCLEX-RN style questions to reinforce integration of nursing knowledge and concepts for safe beginning nursing practice.
  4. Evaluate the role of the registered nurse in influencing the behavior of individuals or groups of individuals within their environment in a way that facilitates the establishment and acquisition of shared goals.
    1. Compare and contrast leadership roles and management styles of the registered nurse.
    2. Analyze own leadership and communication style and adjust it to facilitate effective management.
    3. Critique the role of a new nursing graduate as a safe and effective care provider.
  5. Examine the role interdisciplinary teams and shared decision making have in the planning and delivery of nursing care.
    1. Differentiate and evaluate the role of team members
    2. Scrutinize team building strategies used in nursing management.
  6. Examine the identification, evaluation and integration of the best current evidence coupled with clinical expertise and consideration of patient preferences, experience and values in making practice decisions.
    1. Identify reliable sources for locating evidence, reports, and clinical practice guidelines.
    2. Demonstrate understanding of the role of evidence-based practice in the planning of patient care.
  7. Evaluate the use of data to monitor the outcomes of care processes and improvement methods to design and test changes in continuously improving the quality and safety of health care systems and individual performance.
    1. Discuss standards of practice to support safety and quality of care.
    2. Evaluate strategies to promote safe care using QSEN principles
  8. Apply knowledge of accountability for the delivery of standard-based nursing care that is consistent with moral, altruistic, legal, ethical, regulatory, and humanistic principles.
    1. Respect patient confidentiality and privacy when discussing patient care situations in learning exercises.
    2. Debate the role of political action and collective bargaining in professional nursing.
    3. Evaluate competent practice of the nurse and identify malpractice situations.
  9. Recognize the patient or designee as the source of control and full partner in providing compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient preferences, needs, culture and ethnic values.
    1. Evaluate the role of the registered nurse in providing patient centered care.
    2. Examine the role of the patient or designee as a full partner in care.
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