NURS 430Organization and Administration for the Nurse Manager

3 credits · Nursing · Penn State

Introduction to organizational theory and principles of practice in the administration of nursing services and patient care. NURS 430 Organization and Administration for the Nurse Manager (3) NURS 430 is the first of four courses included in the nursing management series, which focuses on leadership and management in nursing. NURS 430 includes a study of the history of American management and the influences on management styles and approaches. Topics covered in the course includes: Leadership theory, Change theory, Health care organizational structure and functions, Legal and Ethical issues, Nursing Management structure, function, and roles, Power and politics; Communication; and Nursing care delivery systems.