Nursing and Leadership (NURS204) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Nursing and Leadership NURS204 4. Semester 2 1 0 3 3
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Drill and Practice.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to enable the student to learn basic theories and concepts related to leadership and leadership process, to understand leadership role in nursing and to gain leadership skills.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Explains the concept of leadership and theories about leadership.
  • Knows the forces that affect leadership in nursing.
  • Defines the competencies of nurses in the process of leading leadership
  • Knows the competencies of nurses in the leadership leadership process.
  • Describes how nurse leaders can shape health policies.
Course Content Leadership concept, leadership theories and styles, forces influencing leadership, competencies of nurses in leadership process, lifelong learning and professional development, expectations from nurse leaders, coaching nurse leaders, the importance of student leadership, leadership in politics and excellence.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Program Introduction, Concepts Related to Leadership and Leadership Theories Nursing Leadership and Management
2 Leading the Leadership: Forces Influencing Nursing Leadership Management and Leadership for Nurse Administrators
3 Leadership Styles Nursing Leadership and Management The Advanced Practice Role
4 Skills for Being an Effective Leader Nursing Leadership and Management
5 Skills for Being an Effective Leader Nursing Leadership and Management
6 Exploring Leadership Theories for Advanced Nursing Practice Nursing Leadership and Management The Advanced Practice Role
7 Midterm Exam
8 To Understand Leadership and Change The Role of Nurse Practitioners in Clinical Practice Settings Nursing Leadership and Management The Advanced Practice Role
9 Understanding the Role of Leadership and Critical Thinking Principles to Improve Patient Outcomes Nursing Leadership and Management The Advanced Practice Role
10 Leadership and Management Functions Nursing Leadership and Management for Patient Safety and Quality Care
11 Managing the Future in Nursing Nursing Leadership and Management for Patient Safety and Quality Care
12 Examples of Nurse Leaders: Student Case Analysis
13 Examples of Nurse Leaders: Student Case Analysis
14 Examples of Nurse Leaders: Student Case Analysis
15 Course Evaluation
16 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. Ellis, P., & Bach, S. (2015). Leadership, management and team working in nursing. Learning Matters.
4. Kelly, P. (2010) Essentials of nursing leadership & management. Clifton Park, NY : Delmar Cengage Learning
6. Roussel, L., Swansburg, R. J., & Swansburg, R. C. (2020). Management and leadership for nurse administrators (8th Ed). Sudbury, Mass: Jones and Bartlett Publishers.
6. Korniewicz, D.M. (2015). Nursing Leadership and Management The Advanced Practice Role. DEStech Publications, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
7. Patronis Jones, R.A. (2007). Nursing Leadership and Management, Theories, Processes and Practice. F. A. Davis Company, Philadelphia.
Other Sources 7. Murray, E. (2017). Nursing Leadership and Management for Patient Safety and Quality Care. F. A. Davis Company, Philadelphia

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application 1 20
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation 3 15
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 30
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 50
Toplam 6 115
Percentage of Semester Work 50
Percentage of Final Work 50
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Have the necessary up-to-date knowledge and skills to meet the health-care needs of individuals, families and society with an individual and holistic approach in line with the nursing process. X
2 Access scientific knowledge and use scientific knowledge in nursing care. X
3 Perform nursing care using theoretical, evidence-based and applied knowledge. X
4 Provide nursing care in line with developing technology and current health policies. X
5 Perform nursing practices and research in accordance with legislation, professional values, standards, ethical principles and human rights. X
6 Utilize critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills in the nursing care process. X
7 Perform their duties through effective communication and collaboration with individuals, families, communities, health-care teams, and other disciplines. X
8 Use English in written and oral communication, nursing processes and research. X
9 Lead innovation and change by adopting a lifelong learning philosophy for personal and professional development. X
10 Use information and information technologies effectively in their practices. X
11 Leads to innovation and changing with adopting the philosophy of lifelong learning for personal and professional development.
12 Become a model to professional colleagues and communities by acting in accordance with professional ethics principles and values.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 2 32
Laboratory
Application 14 1 14
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 1 14
Presentation/Seminar Prepration 3 4 12
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 7 7
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 10 10
Total Workload 89