nsg5ohl org healthcare leadership
ORGANISATIONAL HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP
NSG5OHL
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Healthcare organisations are dynamic and challenging environments regardless of setting or level of nursing staff responsibility, therefore the subject focuses on leadership development for nurses in management/senior positions. Recognising the importance of involving all nursing staff in leadership and management development, rather than concentrating on the development of individual nursing leaders or managers. Major theoretical frameworks of leadership and management are introduced, alongside a consideration of the different types of organisations and organisational structures. Students are encouraged to assess their own leadership strengths and development needs, and to use their assessments to develop their own individual leadership development frameworks. This subject is divided into five modules.
SchoolSchool of Nursing & Midwifery
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorIan Mosley
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in course HMNSCO - Master of Nursing Science (online).
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Where possible, students are encouraged to complete the level 4 subjects prior to enrolment in the level 5 subjects.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Produce 'formal' and 'informal' organisational charts for your work setting.
- Activities:
- Identify the different types of organisational structures in health care settings. Examine the advantages and disadvantages of relying on an organisational chart to provide insight into how organisations actually work in practice at the macro, meso, and micro levels.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
02. Discuss the relationship between formal and informal organisational structures
- Activities:
- Compare and contrast different management and leadership theories. Describe the distinguishing dimentions of leadership and management.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
03. Describe the major management and leadership theories/approaches applicable for healthcare settings
- Activities:
- Critically examine the different approaches to leadership in health services. Evaluate their design in terms of productivity, innovation, and the enhancement of healthcare staff.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
04. Contrast the suitability of current leadership development programs.
- Activities:
- Examine leadership training programs avalaible to you at a local, national, or international level.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
05. Develop a model training program for intending nurse leaders
- Activities:
- Identify how the needs of early career nurses can be met through staff development programs.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
06. Develop a personal leadership plan
- Activities:
- Assess your own leadership strengths and development needs.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
Subject options
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Online, 2016, Teaching Session 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMelanie Bish
Class requirements
Directed Reading
One 150.0 hours directed reading per study period and delivered via online.
"Fully online equivalent to 150 directed and self-directed learning hours. Delivered over 6 weeks."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word equivalent multimedia and digital presentation using specified media (or equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| One 1,500-word written task (or equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| One 2,000-word examination (or equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |