GNUR 533 Introduction to Nursing Leadership provides an opportunity for learners to further develop and refine their leadership skills as they pertain to practice in Canada. Within this course, learners will compare and contrast their individual leadership skill-set against current leadership theories and models and identify application opportunities in their current practice. Learners will develop strong interpersonal and team building skills while exploring their own personal philosophy of leadership. Learners will focus on developing skills to manage conflict in the workplace, build team performance, collaborate effectively with others, problem-solve, and manage change while pursuing personal improvement and development as nurse leaders.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of semesters 1 and 2 of the Post-Graduate Diploma in Gerontological Nursing program.
Corequisite: None
Crosslisted: None
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | 3.00 |
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| Total Hours | 45 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 3 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- describe nursing leadership competencies as outlined by the Canadian Nurse’s Association (CNA) and the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
- analyze the pros and cons of the most common broad leadership styles, traits, and qualities.
- compare leadership, management, and followership.
- identify the critical principles and practices that contribute to effective team functioning.
- apply principles and practices of effective team building within the team-based learning environment.
- describe how change theory informs the role of the nurse as a ‘change agent’.
- identify how micro and macro cultures develop and influence the change process.
- describe the relevance of transformational leadership in nursing practice.
- respond to personal leadership competency development needs utilizing self-reflection and peer feedback.
Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.