Description
In this course, students synthesize management and leadership principles into the nurse executive role. Students
select a healthcare setting to work with a nurse leader (executive, administer, manager, etc.) who will serve as a
preceptor. Collaborative opportunities within the practicum setting will be explored. Students will design a quality
improvement project using evidence and theory to support the proposed improvement strategy. The precepted
experience allows for practical application of the nurse executive role.
Credits: 4.0 / 126 practicum hours
Prerequisites: All program coursework except NRS 592 and NRS 594, or by permission