Overview
The application of theoretical knowledge, using cases to examine quality in the health care environment, strategic management for the nurse leader and the process of nursing leadership.
This paper focuses on theoretical knowledge, policy direction and performance in health care organisations, measuring health outcomes, innovations in practice and nursing workforce development. An emphasis is placed on the application of theoretical knowledge, using cases to examine quality in the health care environment, managing change for the nurse leader and the process of nursing leadership.
About this paper
| Paper title | Leadership and Management: Quality & Strategic Change |
|---|---|
| Subject | Nursing |
| EFTS | 0.25 |
| Points | 30 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (Distance learning) |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching, and involves in-person assessment |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $3,353.00 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- NURX 424
- Limited to
- MHealSc, PGCertHealSc, PGDipHealSc
- Eligibility
The applicant will:
- Have registration as a nurse from a three-year programme or course, congruent with the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance (HPCA) Act 2003.
- Hold a current Practising Certificate.
- Contact
- nursingstudies.uoc@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- Teaching staff
Convenor: Dr David Healee
Secondary Convenor: Henrietta Trip
- Paper Structure
Three key themes are explored:
- Facilitating Change in Health Care Environments covers change theory and processes as applied in the health context
- Leading and Managing People includes effective inter-professional communication and optimal human resourcing in health care organisations
- Promoting Quality in Health Care Environments focuses on performance and improvement in health care delivery and evaluation of health outcomes
- Teaching Arrangements
This Distance Learning paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching.
Two 2-day study blocks and 2 online study days.
Enrolment information and course documentation will be sent to students two weeks prior to the start date of the first study block.
- Textbooks
No required text.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
In relation to course themes, the nurse leader who successfully completes the paper will be in a position to:
- Critically examine change in health care environments
- Critically examine leading and managing people in organisations
- Critically examine and promote quality Improvement in health care environments
- Integrate Māori and Pacific health advancement principles into leadership and management.
- Present all written and oral work at an appropriate academic and professional standard.
Overview
The application of theoretical knowledge, using cases to examine quality in the health care environment, strategic management for the nurse leader and the process of nursing leadership.
This paper focuses on theoretical knowledge, policy direction and performance in health care organisations, measuring health outcomes, innovations in practice and nursing workforce development. An emphasis is placed on the application of theoretical knowledge, using cases to examine quality in the health care environment, managing change for the nurse leader and the process of nursing leadership.
About this paper
| Paper title | Leadership and Management: Quality & Strategic Change |
|---|---|
| Subject | Nursing |
| EFTS | 0.25 |
| Points | 30 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 2
(Distance learning)
Semester 2 (12 July 2027 - 13 November 2027) (Distance learning) |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- NURX 424
- Limited to
- MHealSc, PGCertHealSc, PGDipHealSc
- Eligibility
The applicant will:
- Have registration as a nurse from a three-year programme or course, congruent with the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance (HPCA) Act 2003.
- Hold a current Practising Certificate.
- Contact
- nursingstudies.uoc@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- Teaching staff
Convener: Dr David Healee
Secondary Convener: Dr Henrietta Trip
- Paper Structure
Three key themes are explored:
- Facilitating Change in Health Care Environments: covers change theory and processes as applied in the health context.
- Leading and Managing People: includes effective inter-professional communication and optimal human resourcing in health care organisations.
- Promoting Quality in Health Care Environments: focuses on performance and improvement in health care delivery and evaluation of health outcomes.
- Teaching Arrangements
This distance learning paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching.
Two 2-day study blocks and two online study days.
Enrolment information and course documentation will be sent to students two weeks prior to the start date of the first study block.
- Textbooks
No required text.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
In relation to course themes, the nurse leader who successfully completes the paper will be in a position to:
- Critically examine change in health care environments.
- Critically examine leading and managing people in organisations.
- Critically examine and promote quality improvement in healthcare environments.
- Integrate Māori and Pacific health advancement principles into leadership and management.
- Present all written and oral work at an appropriate academic and professional standard.