MNA 635 | Enlightened & Strategic Leadership in Nursing with Integrated Internship | 6 credits
The course is designed to prepare nurses for leadership and executive administrative positions in a variety of complex health care settings. The focus is on the nursing leaders and executives creating and maintaining a dynamic work environment by using planning, development, program evaluation, fiscal design and implementation, informatics and other resources. In addition, this course will examine the art and practices of strategic leadership within an organization. This course builds on the previous 10 modules and explores theories, research, and state of the art practices regarding the current issues facing nurse executives. The content will include advanced theories of leadership and management, ethical decision-making, health care policy, emotional intelligence, organizational assessment, performance evaluation, the role of the nurse executive and nurse leaders in strategic leadership, strategic planning, implementation of a strategic plan and monitoring progress. An internship will provide an organizational-based experience for the student to apply administrative and management knowledge and skills. The individualized internship builds on the previous courses and the student’s special interests, prior experience and personal strengths and weaknesses. The internship includes on-site hours, conference hours, and completion of a professional portfolio. Students will complete an organizational assessment of environmental satisfaction, financial stability, resource allocation, and resource utilization.