Nursing Management Specialization
The Nursing Management Specialization is designed to develop the skills that will allow the student to:
Knowledge
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Apply conceptual frameworks, models, and theories that provide the foundation for nursing management.
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Apply statistical methods in the research process.
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Integrate epidemiological concepts and principles.
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Incorporate cultural competence into the nursing management context.
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Evaluate the impact of management theories, organizational leadership, problem-solving, and conflict management in diverse healthcare settings.
Skills
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Incorporate the rules and regulations of the profession and accrediting agencies into their professional practice.
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Examine public policies, laws, and regulations related to the provision of health services and those of accrediting agencies to determine the economic impact on health systems.
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Integrate technology into health services, management, and nursing education.
Attitudes
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Appreciate emerging technological trends, incorporating evidence-based practice.
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Appreciate the impact of economics on health service organizations.
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Demonstrate the role of the nursing professional as an agent of change in the face of new technologies.
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Demonstrate commitment to structured methods for ethical decision-making.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DOCTOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING SPECIALTY NURSING MANAGEMENT
Specialty requirements - 15 credits
| NURS 8140 | Management and Leadership Theories | 3 |
| NURS 8150 | Cultural Diversity in Nursing Management | 2 |
| NURS 8160 | Health Policies and Regulations | 2 |
| NURS 8210 | Finance and Economics in Health Care Organizations | 3 |
| NURS 8230 | Quality Improvement and Risk Prevention | 3 |
| NURS 8340 | Regulations and Accreditations in Health Service Settings | 2 |
Operations requirements - 9 credits
Core requirements - 15 credits