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Module Title |
Challenges for Nursing Management
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Module Code |
NS407
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School |
School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Online Module Resources
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Level |
4
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Credit Rating |
7.5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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7 To provide students with the opportunity to explore and critically appraise management issues in nursing
7 To explore and develop specific issues related to performance review, conflict and decision making
7 To develop an understanding of collaboration, cost effectiveness and service responsiveness to nursing services
7 To provide an understanding of leadership styles and the characteristics contributing to effective leadership in nursing
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Learning Outcomes
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On completion of this module and following a period of personal study it is intended that the student will be able to:
7 Appraise the nature, principles and theories of management and relate to nursing
7 Evaluate the concepts of patients and consumers and implications for nursing
7 Express how to arrange and promote the development of inter-agency networking in order to deliver comprehensive services to consumers
7 Critically evaluate the effectiveness of nursing management in the context of the health care strategy
7 Explore the theory of leadership and apply to nursing
7 Identify the factors contributing to effective leadership styles
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
36
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Tutorials |
7
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Laboratories |
0
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
69.5
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Total |
112.5
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Placements |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 7.5 credit module load represents approximately 112.5 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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Throughout this module the student will be encouraged to explore and analyse the nature of nursing management in health care provision.
· Leadership management- is there a difference?
· The drivers and challenges of the future-influences on nursing
· Organisational theory-the values and beliefs of an organisation
· Organisational structures and processes
· Change, conflict, motivation-towards successful organisational outcomes
· Navigating the politics of an organisation-key skills for the future
· Management stratagies-making missions, visions and philosophies real
· Current issues in nursing-their relevance and application to nursing
· Application to nursing-governance, responsibilities and patient care
· Tools for effective managers and leaders-making things happen
· Quality in health care - implications for nurse leaders and managers
· Closure -review of learning outcomes.
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Essential:
Cole G. A (1997) Management theory & practice
Gaucher & Coffey (1990) Transforming healthcare organisations: how to achieve sustained excellence
Parsley K & Corrigan P (1999) Quality improvement in healthcare: putting evidence into practice 2nd edition
Strike A. J (1995) Human resources in healthcare: a manager's guide
Supplementary:
Charns, N. P. (1983) Health Care Organisations: A model for Management
Davies C (1998) Gender and the professional predicament in nursing Milton Keynes Open University Press
Department of Health (1994) Shaping a Healthier Future, Stationery Office
LaMonica, E. L. (1994) Management in Health Care: A Theoretical and Experimental Approach, (originally Management in Nursing). Macmillan
Leopold, J. (1996) Beyond Reason: The NHS and the Limits of Management. Avebury
Marquis, Bessie & Haston, C. J. (1996) Leadership Roles and Management Functions in Nursing. Lippincott
Weightmear, J. (1996) Managing People in the Health Service. Institute of Personnel & Development. London:
Stewart, Rosemary (1996) Leading in the NHS: A Practical Guide (2nd Ed). Macmillan
Kelly, Lucie Yound & Joel, Lucille, A. (1995) Dimensions of Professional Nursing. (7th Ed) McGraw Hill
Schroben, J. A. & Hirchcliff, S. M. (1995) Towards Advanced Nursing Practice: Key Concepts for Health Care. Arnold
Department of Health (1994) Shaping a Healthier Future, Stationery Office
Ewles, L. (1995) Promoting Health: A Practical Guide, Scutari Press
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| BND | Bachelor of Nursing Studies(Distance Ed) |
| NU | BNS in Nursing |
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