NURSING 7217 - Concepts of Leadership and Management in Nursing
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2022
General Course Information
Course Code NURSING 7217 Course Concepts of Leadership and Management in Nursing Coordinating Unit Adelaide Nursing School Term Semester 2 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact 1 hour x 6 sessions. Face to Face weekly compulsory sessions for international students as per ESOS compliance. Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Restrictions Available to Master of Clinical Nursing students only Assessment Essay and two assignments Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Zaneta Smith
Dr Zaneta Smith
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1. Discuss key structural factors that shape leadership decision making in the healthcare system.
2. Reflect on personal leadership strengths and weaknesses in relation to the RN role to improve practice.
3. Analyse how nursing leadership can influence healthcare policy to impact healthcare outcomes.
4. Integrate knowledge of the Australian healthcare system to influence quality care.
5. Theorise how nursing leaders can influence a positive workplace culture.
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1 3 5 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
2 4 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
2 3 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1 2 3 4 5 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
5 Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
3 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
4 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
Day GE & Leggat SG. 2015, Leading and Managing Health Services an Australian perspective. Cambridge Univeraity Press,
Willis E, Reynolds L & Rudge T. 2020, Understanding the Australian Health Care System, 4th edn, Elsevier, Australia.Online Learning
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Each week students will have theoretical and practical work to complete.
Readings will be accompanied by explanatory text and exercises to aid student understanding around difficult concepts or to draw their attention to the most important points.
Classroom sessions will be used to explore leadership issues and foster personal reflection.
Online resources focus on foster learning and enhancing communication with the teaching team and other students.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging
appropriately with the course requirements.
It is expected that you will need to invest about 156 hours of study over the semester to
successfully complete this course. It is recommended that you plan your time
commitment for the course at the beginning of the semester.
Learning Activities Summary
This course is designed to assist you to develop the leadership related theoretical knowledge necessary for a registered nurse early in their career.
Specific Course Requirements
Not applicable. -
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- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment 1. Assignment. Formative. 0%
Assessment 2. Assignment. Summative. 60%
Assessment 3. Essay. Summative. 40%Assessment Detail
Further information on assessment will be available on Canvas and in the course guide.Submission
Assessments are to be submitted electronically via Assignments in MyUni on, or before, the due date
identified in this Study guide. An assessment submitted via MyUni
must be submitted as a .doc or .docx file. It is also important to submit your file under your name,
such as surname.firstname. MyUni stamps all the other details against
your filename once you submit your assessment.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
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