Adv Leadership Advocacy CNL

3 Credits · Level: Graduate

This course focuses on the role of the specialist in clinical leadership for patient care practices and delivery. It includes the design, coordination and evaluation of care for individuals, families, groups, and populations. The course also emphasizes the synthesis of risk anticipation data and other evidence to evaluate and achieve optimal point-of-care outcomes across the lifespan. Advanced leadership concepts will include team collaboration and communication along with stewardship and the leveraging of resources in advocating for patients, communities, and the health professional team. In preparation for the role of the nurse leader, professional values will be analyzed and core competencies for the NCLEX-RN CNL certification exam will be discussed.