NURS 205 - Innovation, Leadership, Policy, and Health Care Organizations

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Using a concept based approach this course examines innovation, systems thinking, relational leadership, nursing informatics, digital health, health policy, organization and management of the healthcare system, and care delivery models. The course develops knowledge, skills and values that foster personal capacity for innovation and relational leadership. It also focuses on the roles of nurses in influencing health policy, and facilitating change within the health care system. Note: Available only to nursing students in the Collaborative, Honors Collaborative, After Degree, and After Degree Honors Programs. Credit may be obtained for only one of NURS 205 or NURS 300.

NURS 568 - Advanced Nursing Leadership in Health Systems

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3S-0)

Analyze aspects of healthcare planning and evidence-informed decision-making related to core functions of nursing leadership across diverse settings. Emphasis is placed on health human resources, change management, fiscal planning and monitoring, interprofessional and cross-sectoral collaboration, quality and safety processes, strategic planning, and policy development.