Course Description:

This course will enable the learner to identify the various leadership theories and styles and discuss those familiar to the learner. Attendees will be prepared to implement tools to assess leadership qualities in nurses and apply strategies to keep politics out of selecting the best nurses to lead. Additionally, the learner will identify nursing theories that promote a positive leadership culture and the best practices from business and professional sports to determine nurse leaders. Attendees will also identify how safety goals are met through a leadership culture promoting positive patient outcomes.