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LEADERSHIP FOUNDATIONS: THE DISCIPLINE OF NURSING

NURSING 709
Course Description

Examination of the substantive foundations of the discipline of nursing from a broad range of perspectives and domains of knowledge. The emphasis is on the identification and analysis of phenomena of concern to nursing, scientific and theoretical underpinnings of the discipline, the centrality of health and environment, hallmarks of scholarliness, and nursing leadership and collaboration to actualize the goals of nursing. Provides a foundational knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for nursing leadership and population health.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

2

Offered

Not Applicable

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