Chris Durbin, R.N., M.S.N., J.D. - Nursing 418 Syllabus

NURSING 418 PROFESSIONAL NURSING PROCESSES V: MANAGEMENT AND ROLE TRANSITION IN NURSING SECTION 001

Revised 11/98-Durbin

COURSE NUMBER: Nursing 418

COURSE TITLE: Professional Nursing Processes V: Management and Role Transition in Nursing

COURSE CREDIT AND CLOCK HOURS: 3 semester hours /3 contact hours per week

PLACEMENT IN CURRICULUM: Semester 8

FACULTY: To be announced

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The nature of organizational theory is presented with emphasis on traditional, motivational, and behavioral science theories and their relationship to professional nursing practice. Health care agencies are analyzed according to organizational variables. The theoretical foundations of change form a basis for identifying the nurse as a change agent. Professional role is considered both in the context of delivery of patient care and group process in nursing practice.

PREREQUISITES:

Completion of Semester 7 nursing courses. NOT FOR REGISTERED NURSES.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Relate organizational theory to the management role of the professional nurse.

2. Describe the organizational structure of various health care organizations.

3. Identify organizational variables that influence the practice of professional nursing.

4. Explain the process of change as it relates to current health care issues.

5. Analyze the present and emerging role of the professional nurse as a change agent.

6. Identify the leadership dimensions in nursing practice that impact on the delivery of patient care services.

7. Explain leadership strategies pertinent to the role of the nurse as a group leader.

8. Explain the nurse's responsibilities and accountability for quality client care delivery.

9. Identify the leadership role of professional nurses in ethical decision-making.

10. Relate the principles of scientific inquiry and research findings to the management of health care services.

REQUIRED TEXT:         Marquis, L., & Huston, C. (1996). Leadership roles and management functions in nursing (2nd ed.). Philadelphia: J. P. Lippincott.
          PLANNED LEARNING EXPERIENCES:         Lecture
        Discussion
        Audiovisuals
        Selected readings
        Class presentations
        Role playing
        Small group projects
        Observational experiences         EVALUATION METHODS:        Tests
       Written Assignments
       Class Participation
       Class presentations
ATTENDANCE, MISSED TESTS, LATE ASSIGNMENTS: The School of Nursing will follow the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Class Attendance Policy found on page 23 in the current issue of the Undergraduate Catalogue, 1997-98 and the following:

Attendance at class sessions is expected of all students. In the event of absence from class, alternative assignments will be made.

MANUAL OF STYLE: American Psychological Association (1994). Publication manual for the American Psychological Association (4th ed.). Washington D. C.: Author. HANDBOOK POLICY: Students are reminded to review their School of Nursing Handbook for current policies and procedures. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY STATEMENT: Academic and professional ethics: Cheating, plagiarism, and dishonesty, of any kind is a very serious matter and will incur serious consequences. Any student involved in dishonesty or academic misconduct may fail the course and a letter to that effect may be sent to the Office of Student Affairs, the Dean of the School, and the Chair of the Department. We will follow the University policy on plagiarism and academic misconduct as outlined and defined in the SIUE Undergraduate Catalogue 1997-99 and the Student Conduct & Student Grievances: Rights and Responsibilities, (SIUE, 1995). REGULATION OF NURSING PRACTICE: The Illinois Nursing Act of 1998 and its Rules for Administration, Licensure and Discipline govern the education of nursing students and faculty activities for this purpose. The purposes of the Act are to protect the health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of Illinois receiving nursing services and ensure that the practice of nursing receives the confidence of the public. All students must know the Illinois Nursing Act of 1998 and the Rules for its administration. The Act and Rules are available for review in the Office of the Associate Dean for Educational Services in the School of Nursing and at the Reserve Desk in the Library. You may write and get your own copy at the Department of Professional Regulation, 320 W. Washington Street, 3rd floor, Springfield, IL 62786, or phone 21 7-785-0800, Forms Section. CONTENT: (See class schedule for specific topic dates.) I. Structural Components of Health Care Organization

        A.    Overview of Management
        B.    Organizational Mission and Philosophy
        C.    Organization
        D.    Organizational Goals and Objectives and Communication
        E.    Nursing Service
        F.    The Nature of Organizational Theory
        G.    Types of Health Care Organizations

II. Basis for Nursing Management

        A.    Definitions of Leadership and Managers
        B.     Influence and Motivation
        C.    Leadership Styles
        D.    Leadership Models
        E.    Management Effectiveness
        F.    Levels of Management
       G.    Understanding Organizational Culture

III. Professional Role Development

       A.    Nursing Trends
       B.    Career Management
       C.    Networking and Mentoring

IV. Group Process in Nursing Practice

      A.    Nursing Unit as a Group
      B.    Managing Group Decision
      C.    Conflict Management
      D.    Labor Relations

V. The Management of Change

    A.    Change
    B.    Change Process Theories
    C.    Resistance to Change
    D.    Change Agent Strategies
    E.    Nursing Research Implications

VI. Resource Management

   A.    Human Resources
   B.    Fiscal Resources
   C.    Information systems
   D.    Quality Improvement Programs
   E.   Risk Management Programs


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Last Update: December 9, 1998