NURS 470 - Nursing Leadership Complex Health Care Systems

Unit(s): 3

This didactic course prepares students for professional nursing leadership in complex healthcare systems. Through the application of leadership theories, systems thinking, and quality improvement strategies, students will learn to foster collaboration, drive organizational effectiveness, and address challenges in dynamic healthcare environments. The course emphasizes personal and professional growth through evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and organizational awareness while cultivating nursing professional identity. Guided by Jesuit values of ethical leadership and social responsibility, students develop strategies to promote safe, high-quality care that meets the needs of diverse populations and supports long-term system sustainability.

Prerequisite: NURS 424 with a minimum grade of C and NURS 425 with a minimum grade of S and NURS 427 with a minimum grade of C and NURS 423 with a minimum grade of C and NURS 426 with a minimum grade of S
Corequisite: NURS475, NURS471
Restriction: Major Restricted to Nursing (4+1), Clinical Nurse Leader (4+1), Nursing; Level restricted to Undergraduate; College restricted to Sch of Nursing and Health Prof
School Nursing & Health Professions