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Organization and Management for the Director of Nursing

Course Description: Organization and Management for Nurse Managers is an elective nursing course for nursing students that focuses on providing students with the application of fundamental management principles in the role of nurse managers. It also covers how nurse managers supervise the quality of nursing care among qualified and registered nurses, often centered within a single hospital or a specific hospital department. Nurse managers and officials begin their careers as registered nurses, and through their experiences and the development of necessary leadership skills, they become distinguished managers. The course prepares them in the art of effective leadership, communication skills, and interaction with hospital nurse managers and healthcare professionals in various specializations within the healthcare system. It addresses the challenges facing the continuous development of healthcare and enables them to work within the healthcare system.

Credit hours: 3

Objectives of the course :

1. Discussion of trends in nursing management and their impact on healthcare. .
2. Description of various institutional theories. .
3. Discussing the concepts of leadership and management in organizations. .
4. Describe the concepts of power, policies, and communication methods within the organization. .
5. Description of traditional and integrated models in healthcare delivery and their relationship to nursing practice. .
6. Discuss the role and responsibilities of the Nursing Director. .
7. Discuss the foundations of different leadership skills and effective communication.
8. Description of the organization's methods for dealing with various ethical and regulatory issues.

Course outputs :

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the ability to:

1. The theoretical foundations of leadership and management in nursing are described.
Explains the principles and theories of nursing management in healthcare institutions.
3. Discusses the roles of the leader and nurses in nursing care.
4. Describes leadership and management methods related to communicating with others.
5. Apply conflict resolution steps in any situation.
7. Develops the necessary skills for students to become competent managers.
7. Possesses excellent leadership and communication skills, as they will frequently interact as nursing managers with hospital managers and healthcare professionals from various specialties.
8. Enhances the ability to work within the system and the health team.

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Last updated: 2026-07-01