Unit of Study NURS3001 The Nurse as a Leader (2024)

Unit description

Develops students’ knowledge about the complexity of leadership in nursing. Students will be provided with opportunities to consolidate their learning of management and leadership concepts by exploring how leadership and management theories apply to the nurse's role. Learning emphasises the development of personal leadership strategies in preparation for graduate practice. Students will have the opportunity to develop and apply skills in decision making, communication, delegation and quality management. 

Unit content

1. Approaches and models of effective leadership
2. Quality management
3. Leadership communication skills
4. Decision-making, coordination and collaboration
5. Ethical leadership
6. Organisational culture, managing change and strategies to promote positive cultures