Organizational and Systems Leadership for Quality Improvement

3 units · Graduate professional courses (400-499)

Lecture, three hours. Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students are prepared to navigate complex health-care environments by integrating leadership theory and quality improvement science. Examination of how the DNP-prepared nurse drives systemic change through evidence-informed leadership strategies, fosters safety cultures, and improves clinical outcomes. Students evaluate personal leadership styles, engage in strategic planning, and apply evidence-based frameworks to mitigate organizational threats. Study bridges gap between clinical expertise and systems leadership, providing tools necessary to lead clinical quality and safety initiatives to ensure sustainable practice improvements. Letter grading.