Prof Aspects and Leadership

2 Credits · Level: Graduate

The course will take the DNAP student through the history and overview of the philosophical and scientific underpinnings and the complexity of nurse anesthesia practice at the doctoral level, and the rich heritage that is the conceptual foundation of the nurse anesthesia practice Doctor. The professional aspects course will also draw from numerous communication theory models to teach the student the effective communication in both written and oral formats with a variety of cultures and peoples. Threaded through the course will be the enculturation of the CRNA role as an ethical leader within their organizations. The student will examine leadership theories and issues, with particular focus on ethical decision-making. Leadership principles are applied to a variety of scenarios focusing on collaboration, accountability, advocacy, and health care reform. The student will assimilate information on how they can affect the health system through culturally competent communication and leadership. Students will analyze selected world-views and theories from a variety of disciplines with emphasis placed on the refinement of critical thinking skills within a complex worldview in health management.