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  School of Nursing 2015–2017 Master of Science Programs Clinical Leadership Courses  

Clinical Leadership Courses

CLDR 6310 Project Management (3) This course prepares the student to develop a proposal for implementation at the microsystem level. Theories emphasizing horizontal leadership, communication, problem solving, decision making, and ethical analysis will be applied to guiding and working within interdisciplinary and diverse care teams and collaborative partnerships within communities.
CLDR 6320 Illness and Disease Management (3) This course prepares students with the leadership and communication skills needed to guide clinical staff, advocate for clients, and assure a care environment that facilitates professional nursing standards and quality of care. Theories emphasizing horizontal leadership, communication, problem solving, decision making, and ethical analysis will be applied to guiding and working within interdisciplinary and diverse care teams. Prerequisite: NURS 6040.
CLDR 6330 Clinical Leadership Role Practicum (5) A guided experience for students, the practicum requires supervised field work in a health care institution. In this course the student will implement the change project approved. Corequisite: CLDR 6420.
CLDR 6400 Transformational Leadership Theory I (3) This course focuses on the theories, behaviors, strategies, and tools related to transformational leadership. Students will critically analyze theories and evidence relevant to the influence of transformational leadership on health care policy, organizational performance, staff performance, and patient safety and outcomes. Synthesizing theories and evidence, students will formulate a leadership implementation plan.
CLDR 6440 Quality and Safety in Health Care (3) This course focuses on the theories, models, and strategies related to quality and safety practices. Donabedian's framework of structure, process, and outcome will be used to organize national and organizational indicators most commonly used by health care organizations. The student will critically analyze nursing's influence on patient safety and health care outcomes and their impact on organizational performance inclusive of the selection, measurement methods, and application and reporting methods. Students will synthesize gaps in quality and safety measurement and identify areas for potential research and/or education. Corequisite: CLDR 6330.
 
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