11.2.5.4 SN2216 Leadership and development in nursing (4.5 ECTS Credits)

Objective and content

The student understands the philosophical and ethical fundamentals of leadership in nursing as the basis of good leadership. He / she understands the connection of management process with the client’s / patient’s good care. The student is aware of the social political factors affecting health care planning and practice and participates in societal influencing. He / she will familiarize him/herself with the action plan of the work unit and will participate in its realization and evaluation. The student understands the meaning of human resource accounting as an instrument of nursing productivity and as a method of quality management. He / she is able to use knowledge of health economics and develops to be aware of the costs in his / her daily action. The student recognizes the elements of good leadership and management of one self and understands its meaning to the staff’s well-being. The student familiarizes him/herself with strategic planning, realization and follow-up using information and communication technology.