COURSE SYLLABUS

Nursing Leadership and Management

Prepared by:Mevelle L. Asuncion, RN,MNInstructor

Approved by:Ellen Gay S. Intong, RN, MANcDean

June 2013First SemesterCentral Mindanao UniversityCollege of NursingCourse Name:NURSING LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENTCourse Code:NCM 107-ACourse Description:This course deals with the concepts, principles, theories and methods of developing nursing leaders and managers in the hospital and community-based settings. It also includes ethico-moral/legal aspects of health care and nursing practice and the nurses responsibilities for personal and professional growth.Course Credit:4 units lectureContactHours/Semester:72 lecture hoursPrerequisite:NCM 104-Care of Clients with Problems in Inflammatory and Immunologic Response, Perception and Coordination ,NCM 105-Care of Clients with Maladaptive Patterns of BehaviorPlacement:4th year, 1st SsemesterCourse Objectives:At the end of the course, the student shall be able to:1. Discuss principles of leadership and management2. Apply the principles learned in organizing and conducting a seminar.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVESCONTENTSTAEVALUATION

At the end of the teaching-learning sessions the students are expected to achieve the following at least 75% level of competency/mastery:

A. Management1. Definition/description2. Universal principles of management.3. Theories of management4. Management process.5. Roles that managers fulfill in an organization6. Strategic planning process7. Vision/mission/philosophy/objectives/core values8. Standards of nursing practiceB. Management functions1. Planning2. Organizinga. organizational structureb. staffing (selection, orientation, job description)c. patient classification systemd. Schedulinge. modalities of carei. case methodii. primary nursingiii. team nursingiv. modular nursingv. functional nursingvi. modified method3. Directing/leadinga. Leadership theoriesb. Leadership stylesc. Leadership skillsi. Case analysisii. Decision makingd. Bases for powere. Principles of delegationf. Communicationg. Motivation theoriesh. Time managementi. Conflict management4. Controllinga. Budgetingi. types of budgetingii. costing of nursing servicesb. performance evaluation/appraisali. feedbackc. staff developmentd. quality improvement /quality managementi. nursing audits & roundsii. variance reportsiii. solutions to identified problemsC. Professional and Personal DevelopmentD. Ethico moral aspects of nursing1. Code of Ethics for Nurses in the Philippines2. International Council of Nursing (ICN) Code of Ethics for Nurses3. Legal Aspects of Nursinga. RA 9173 or The Nursing Act of 2002b. Legal Responsibilities of Nursesc. Other Laws Affecting Nursing Profession and the Nurse (e.g. Magna Carta for Public Health Workers, Labor Code, Rooming In and Breastfeeding Act, Milk Code, Senior Citizens Act, Sexual Harassment, Clean Air Act, Local Government Code, Dangerous Drugs Act, etc. )d. Malpractice and Negligence Acte. Contracts/Wills/ Testamentsf. Legal protections in the nursing service4. Personal /professionala. Positive image of a professional nursei. Self assessmentii. Self awarenessb. Roles and responsibilities of beginning nurse practitioneri. Benners theoryii. Nurse practitionerc. Career Planningi. Beginning a job searchii. Sources of job leadsiii. Developing a resume Elements Types Writing a cover letter Developing an electronic resume Tracking job leads Dressing for a successful interview Answering interview questions Resigning from a nursing positiond. Emerging opportunitiesi. Fields of specializationii. Expanded roles of nursesiii. Balancing personal and professional needse. Issues and trends in nursing practice/education [migration, aging population, complementary therapy, medical tourism, evidencebased practice, etc.]f. Nursing associationsi. Accredited professional organizationii. Interest groupsiii. Specialty organizations5. Leadership in community developmenta. Application of concepts, approaches, methodologies, strategies and tools in community development discussed in NCM 100b. The Community as a clienti. Community diagnosis definition, types, components, phasesii. Definition of health problems, nursing problemsiii. Priority setting based on selected criteriaiv. Strategies in people participationv. Programs for basic health services (maternal and child health, family planning, medical care, environmental sanitation, communicable disease control) and the nursing components of these programsvi. Existing government and non-government programsvii. Community organization definition, principles and mechanics viii. Leadership training principles and process ix. Specific programs and projects of DOHx. Concepts and principles of networking and linkage buildingxi. Evaluation of programs and servicesxii. Recording and reporting system (vital statistics, notifiable disease, services provided to family and community)E. Seminars on issues and trends in nursing and health related fields1. Planninga. Identify issues and trendsb. Map out priority/relevant issues and trendsc. Assign specific topics to the respective groupsd. Prepare schedule for the seminarse. Formulate objectives for the seminar2. Organizing/Leadinga. Identify working committees for the seminarb. Define functions of each committeesc. Assign committee membersd. Delegate functions and responsibilities to the committee memberse. Prepare schedule of activities3. Controllinga. Prepare budget for the seminarb. .Develop an evaluation tool c. Monitor implementation of the scheduled activitiesd. Post seminar evaluation

CENTRAL MINDANAO UNIVERSITY University Town, Musuan, Bukidnon

VISIONAn academic paradise of higher learning actively committed to the total development of people for a globally sustainable environment and a humane society.MISSIONTo advance the frontiers of knowledge for economic prosperity, moral integrity, social and cultural sensitivity, and environmental consciousness through equitable access to quality instruction, research, extension and production.COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENTTo facilitate the health of the community through excellence and innovation in nursing education, leadership, practice and research.COLLEGE VISION STATEMENTCenter of Excellence in teaching, leading, and caring.GOALS1) Provide high quality nursing program.2) Provide culturally diverse opportunities for students and faculty.3) Engage in faculty and/or student research and scholarly activities that improve health and advance nursing knowledge.4) Deliver innovative health care in partnership with communities.OBJECTIVES1) Prepare graduates for the practice of professional nursing in general and specialized clinical settings.2) Acknowledge diversity of values and ethics, culture, and ethnicity of all people.3) Practice legal, ethico-moral, social responsibilities/accountabilities.4) Encourage the advancement of nursing science by creating milieu that fosters information literacy, lifelong learning, and scholarly endeavors.5) Support the improvement of health from the local to global arena through discovery, learning, and engagement.6) Conduct research and other scholarly activities to add to the body of specialized knowledge and theory in nursing education activities. 7) Contribute to the improvement of nursing education through innovation, and participation in local to global nursing education activities.8) Promote a positive societal view of professional nursing by increasing public awareness of nursing contribution to health care.9) Advocate for the improvement of the health care delivery system through changes in public policy with regard to accessibility, effectiveness, and quality of health care.

National Goals

National goals of the present administration of the Republic of the Philippines, especially on:a. Ensuring growth with equity and stability.b. Investing in education and training.c. Putting the Philippines in the international map.d. Fighting poverty with good governancee. Improving peace and order, law enforcement and administration of justicef. Enhancing health care.g. Strengthening ethical and technological knowledge

Regional Goals, especially on:a. Securing peace and development in Mindanao.b. Pursuing balance regional development.

TEACHING-LEARNING STRATEGY

1. Lecture, discussion2. Interview3. Case Analysis4. Role-playing5. Group reporting6. Film showing7. Seminar-workshop

GRADING SYSTEMLECTURES (2/3)Attitude20%Knowledge50%Skills50%________________ 100%

ATTITUDE:(LECTURE/LABORATORY)

Rate each item using the scale below:

Scale:5Performs expectations perfectly or almost perfect, and complies with the maximum requirements of the assigned task.4Performs expectations very satisfactorily most of the time.3Complies satisfactorily more than the minimum requirements of assigned tasks.2Complies less than the minimum requirements of the assigned tasks.1Performs expectations poorly most of the time.

a. Report on time (attendance) 10 points for present, 5 points for late, and 0 point for absent.2%b. Demonstrate refinement in speech and manner.2%c. Reports in complete uniform2%d. Well-groomed2%e. Submits requirements on time2%f. Accepts suggestion and constructive criticism2%g. Shows awareness of ones own strength and weakness2%h. Courteous and works harmoniously with the Clinical Instructors2%i. Utilizes appropriate resources2%j. Observes school policy consciously2%_________ 20%

KNOWLEDGE:

LECTURE

Quizzes 20%Term Exam 30% _______ 50%

SKILLS:

LECTURE

Individual/Group Performance/Reporting 10%Assignment Requirement 20% _______ 50%

FINAL GRADE:

MID-TERM40%FINAL TERM GRADE60% __________ 100%