NURS 9215 - Role of the Nurse Leader in Nursing Education

3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 9200 and nursing core courses.
This course focuses on the roles of nurse educators within schools/colleges of nursing. The roles of nurse faculty leaders related to teaching and mentoring students, professional and institutional service, research and scholarly activity, and professional development are explored. Emphasis is on nursing education within the context of society and healthcare related to strategic planning, resources, political influences, conflict, change and leadership. Students will participate in a realistic nursing educator role within an academic nursing program.