Leadership in Healthcare Organizations

Leadership in Healthcare Management
Roussel, L., Thomas, P.L., & Harris, J.L. (2015). Management and Leadership for Nurse Administrators. Burlington, MA:
Jones & Bartlett Learning. ISBN: 9781284067620
Rundio, A., Wilson, V., & Meloy, F. A. (2016). Nurse executive: review and resource manual (3rd ed.). Silver Spring, MD:
American Nurses Association. ISBN: 9781935213789
Course Description
This leadership course focuses on organizational, systems leadership, knowledge, and skills critical to role development
in masters prepared nurse. Content includes communication, conflict resolution, collaboration and negotiation,
leadership, and team functioning to maximize success in the establishment of safe, effective patient-centered care in
complex environments. Emphasis is on the synthesis of skills, knowledge and attitudes to coordinate holistic, evidence
based care in healthcare organizations.
Course Objectives
Upon completing this course you will be able to:
Assimilate effective leadership and management concepts and principles that are required to lead an
organizations in todays healthcare environment
Integrate concepts of basic organizational and systems theory with the mission and vision of the organization to
establish a culture of patient safety
Integrate evidence-based practice, research, and innovation in the formulation, implementation, and evaluation
of the nursing leadership/management practice model
Analyze healthcare delivery models, information systems, and patient safety technologies that support safe
nursing practice
Synthesize the knowledge of human capital management, health and public policy, economic resources and
their impact in healthcare delivery
Illustrate an appropriate course of action to evaluate, address, and prevent legal issues in regards to state and
federal regulatory laws and policies
Integrate diversity, evidence-based practice, and emotional intelligence to create a culture committed to patient
safety and quality outcomes
1.
Tentative Schedule
Read chapters 1, 2, and 4 in Roussel book
Read Connecting with Social Media
View week 1 video lecture
Week 1: Developing the Role of Leader and View 360 Lecture
Manager Participate in discussion: Current Trends in
Healthcare Management
Participate in Global Village discussion
Complete assignment: Complexity Theory
Read chapters 12 and 15 in Roussel book
Read chapter 3 in Nurse Executive book
Week 2: Legal and Ethical Problem-Solving
in Healthcare Organizations
Participate in discussion: Health Policy
Complete assignment: Current Events
Read chapters 6 and 7 in Roussel book
Week 3: Matrix Organizations and View week 3 video lecture
Transcultural Healthcare Participate in discussion: Data Collection and
Diverse Skills
Complete assignment: Cultural Diversity
Week 4: Staffing, Scheduling and Participate in discussion: Transformative
Evaluations the Business of Healthcare Leadership
Complete assignment: Leading Different
Generations
Complete midterm
Week 5: Leading Change, Building Teams,
Participate in discussion: Crucial Conversations
and Managing Quality and Risk
and Empowerment
Complete assignment: Strategies for Change
Week 6: The Art of Professional Practice
Participate in discussion: Empowerment
Complete assignment: Environmental Factors
Read chapters 3 and 5 from Roussel book
Week 7: Role Transition Leading through View week 7 video lecture
Professional Associations Participate in discussion: Teamwork
Complete assignment: Workplace Safety
Review chapter 2 in Roussel textbook
Week 8: Leadership Theory-Based
Participate in discussion: Obligation vs.
Philosophy for an Age of Change in Health
Responsibility
Policy
Complete final project
Complete ePortfolio assignment
Work must be submitted by 11:59 PM C.S.T. on the due date
Grading Policy
Assignment Percentage
Discussions 27%
Assignments 30%
Midterm 20%
ePortfolio 3%
Final 20%
Expected Student Workload

The following table outlines the academic effort required for you to be successful in this course. While the times in the
table are approximate, it is presented to help with your time management. If you have any questions or concerns, please
direct them to your instructor or student advisor.
Estimated Hours
Week Type of Activity Activity
Required
Readings/Lectures 0.5
Online Discussions 2.0
Assignments 0.0
1 Readings 2.2
Discussions 0.0
Preparation
Assignments 12.0
Clinical/Lab Hours 0.0
Estimated Hours
Required
2 Online Readings/Lectures 0.4

Discussions 2.0
Assignments 0.0
Readings 2.1
Discussions 0.0
Preparation
Assignments 18.0
Estimated Hours
Required
Assignments 0.0
3 Readings 2.4
Discussions 0.0
Preparation
Assignments 15.9
Estimated Hours
Required
Assignments 2.0
4 Readings 3.1
Discussions 0.0
Preparation
Assignments 15.0
Estimated Hours
Required
5 Online
Discussions 2.0
Assignments 0.0
Readings 4.4
Discussions 0.0
Preparation
Assignments 15.0
Estimated Hours
Required
Assignments 0.0
6 Readings 0.4
Discussions 0.0
Preparation
Assignments 12.0
Estimated Hours
Required
Assignments 0.0
7 Readings 0.9
Discussions 0.0
Preparation
Assignments 12.0
Estimated Hours
Required
8 Online Discussions 2.0
Assignments 0.0
Readings 3.7
Discussions 0.0
Preparation
Assignments 18.0
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Online Discussions 2.0

Clinical/Lab Hours 0.0

2 Online Readings/Lectures 0.4

Clinical/Lab Hours 0.0

Online Discussions 2.0

Clinical/Lab Hours 0.0

Online Discussions 2.0

Clinical/Lab Hours 0.0

Clinical/Lab Hours 0.0

Online Discussions 2.0

Clinical/Lab Hours 0.0

Online Discussions 2.0

Clinical/Lab Hours 0.0

8 Online Discussions 2.0

Clinical/Lab Hours 0.0

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