NURS 7794 - Advanced Leadership & Policy in Multicultural, Changing World

3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to MSN program.
This course develops proactive leadership skills in leading and shaping organizations and health policy through the myriad of changes that are occurring in the health care environment and in a multicultural society. The course examines the impact of family and welfare policy on health status, health care access, and health outcomes. It allows the opportunity to explore global policy that influences diverse populations. Transformational leadership skills, organizational assessment, business ethics, climate analysis, communication, cultural competency and information management will be emphasized to effect leadership and policy in a changing, multicultural world. Diversity and cultural competence will be studied in relation to the changing populations seen globally. Emphasis will be placed on improving organizational performance and creating a learning healthcare organization.