NURS 430 Professional Practice V: Leadership in Nursing

School of Health and Human Services

NURS 430 Professional Practice V: Leadership in Nursing explores the ways nurses can provide leadership, influence, create and manage change for the promotion of health for individuals, families, groups and communities within the context of society and the world. Emphasis is placed on leadership roles of the nurse within practice contexts. The role of the nurse within the current and evolving Canadian health care system is explored including considerations of the impact of global trends and issues. Issues facing nurses in the current work environment will be discussed. Collaborative and ethical approaches for working within institutional philosophies and frameworks will be explored.

Prerequisites: NURS 341, NURS 342, NURS 350, NURS 351, NURS 370, and NURS 470 all with a minimum grade of 60%

Corequisite: NURS 431, NURS 360

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Transfer Agreements

Course to Course transfer – YesBlock Transfer – Yesbctransferguide.ca

Course Details
Total number of weeks	15
Total Credits
Total Hours	45

Typical hours per week breakdown
Lecture	3

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

Critically reflect on leadership characteristics, of both self and others and develop a personal statement of nursing leadership
Utilize leadership theories to create a plan for personal leadership development
Evaluate personal leadership growth
Utilize change theories, including Chaos Theory, Appreciative Inquiry to analyze issues within the current health care system
Evaluate forces that direct and influence the health care system
Examine a health care issue and articulate, verbally and in writing, the significance of the issue
Disseminate findings, based on evidence, of a proposed resolution to a health care issue
Critically examine nursing leadership contributions, roles, and responsibilities within inter-professional and inter sectoral teams
Critically examine the power structures that shape health systems and health professional interactions

Teaching and Learning Approach

A variety of in-class activities provide participants with opportunities to develop leadership skills and view themselves as leaders with the professional mandate, knowledge, and competencies to influence change and thrive in our current healthcare system. Examples include active participation in discussions, case studies, media stories, debate, mock situations, reflection, and critical analysis of leadership in nursing and change processes. Theory and skills learned in N430 are intended to support your N431 nursing practice course and accompanying leadership project.

Learning Resources

Required: Check weekly Moodle sections for required reading and resources. Recommended: American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association: the official guide to APA style (7th ed.). American Psychological Association. Stanley, D., Bennett, C. L., & James, A. H. (2022). Clinical leadership in nursing and healthcare (3rd ed.). Wiley- Blackwell. Retrieved from: UVic Library Database Wagner, J. (2018). Leadership and Influencing Change in Nursing. University of Regina Press. Retrieved from: https://ourspace.uregina.ca/handle/10294/8296. e-book Suggested Additional Resources: BMJ Quality and Safety Canadian Journal of Nursing Leadership Critical Public Health International Journal for Quality in Health Care Journal of Nursing Administration Journal of Nursing Care Quality Journal of Nursing Management Healthcare Quarterly Leadership in Health Services Nursing Administration Quarterly Nursing Economics Nurse Leader Witness: The Canadian Journal of Critical Nursing Discourse B. Websites British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives British Columbia Nursing Union British Columbia Patient Safety and Quality Council Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement Canadian Nurses Association Canadian Patient Safety Institute Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of British Columbia The invisible work of nurses (Dr. Davina Allen) C. Books Chinn, P. (2013). Peace and power: New directions for building community (8th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Barlett Learning. Grossman, S. & Valiga, T. (2013). The new leadership challenge – creating the future of nursing (4th ed.). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis Company. McDonald, C. & McIntyre, M. (2019). Realities of Canadian nursing: Professional, practice, and power issues (5th ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered

1. Introduction to Leadership in Nursing 2. Leadership and Followership 3. Development of Self as Leader 4. Visioning and Looking to the Future of Health Care 5. No Class - College Closed for National Truth & Reconciliation Day 6. Change Theories Organizational Structure and Culture 7. Moral Courage 8. Resistance to Change 9. Governance, Policy and Risk Management 10. Nursing Leadership Roles 11. READING WEEK - NO CLASSES 12. Disaster Planning and Response 13. Leadership Practice Presentations - November 24th - All Day No theory class on November 25th in lie of leadership practice presentations 14. Course Wrap Up and Evaluation

Assessment

Title	Learning Outcomes	Value
Evidence Informed Practice: Leadership Project Literature Review	2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9	25%
Briefing Note	5, 6, 7, 8, 9	20%
Facilitated Discussion and Self-Reflection Leadership Project: Abstract 5%, Poster 10%,	1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9	20%
Presentation 20%	4, 5, 6, 7, 9	35%
Total		100%

Grading Table

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Disclaimer

Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.