NURX423 Nursing - Leadership and Management 1
Note: This information is for 2013, and may have been updated since the Guide to Enrolment was printed.
| Title | Nursing - Leadership and Management 1 |
|---|---|
| Code | NURX423 |
| Subject | Nursing |
| EFTS | 0.25 EFTS |
| Points | 30 points |
| Teaching Period(s) | First semester |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZ$) | 2,278.50 |
| International Tuition Fees (NZ$) | 8,125.00 |
Prescription
An introduction to contemporary theories of leadership and management as integrated into the discipline of nursing, including the changing health care environment, the tasks of nursing management, the process of nursing leadership, and cultural safety and nursing leadership in New Zealand.
Limited to: MHealSc, MHealSc(Endorsed), PGDipHealSc, PGDipHealSc(End), PGCertHealSc(End)
Convenor
Beverley Burrell
Coordinator
Paul Saunders
Eligibility
The applicant will:
- Have registration as a nurse from a three year programme or course, congruent with the HPCA Act 2003
- Hold a current Practising Certificate.
Content
This paper has been designed to extend the knowledge, skills and attributes of nurses with leadership and management responsibilities working in the health sector, and also for those desiring such roles.
It comprises an introduction to contemporary theories of leadership and management as integrated into the discipline of nursing including: the changing healthcare environment, the tasks of nursing management, the process of nursing leadership, and cultural safety and nursing leadership in New Zealand.
Teaching Arrangements
This paper can be undertaken either online, face to face or a combination of both methods. Students have the option of choosing the methods which best suits their learning style and circumstances. All lectures are recorded and available online via the University’s e-learning site Blackboard within one working day of the finish of each study block. Further guidance will be provided to students prior to the commencement of this paper.
For dates for the two Christchurch study blocks, contact amanda.clifford@otago.ac.nz
Assessment for each paper
| Essay | 40% |
| Business Report | 60% |
Further information
Amanda Clifford
Postgraduate Administrator
Centre for Postgraduate Nursing Studies
University of Otago, Christchurch
PO Box 4345
Christchurch
New Zealand
Tel +64 3 364 3852
Email nursingstudies.uoc@otago.ac.nz
Timetable
| Location | Christchurch |
| Timetable to be arranged | |