Course: Nursing Leadership and Management

Module 1: Leadership and Managing

Module Course Learning Objectives (CLO)

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Describe the difference between leading and managing and why both are important.
  • Analyze the skills needed for effective leading and managing.

Overview

Although the term “leader” and “manager” might sound synonymous, there is a difference between being a leader and being a manager, and between leadership theories and management styles. This week, we will explore the differences and similarities in these roles, and you will begin to consider how you can excel at both.

Goals Alignment

  • University Mission Based Outcomes – 1, 2, 3
  • Program Learning Goals – 1, 6
  • Course Learning Objectives – 2, 5

Professional Standards

  • AACN Baccalaureate Essential I: Liberal education for baccalaureate generalist nursing practice
  • AACN Baccalaureate Essential II: Basic organizational and systems leadership for quality care and patient safety
  • AACN Baccalaureate Essential VII: Clinical prevention and population health
  • AACN Baccalaureate Essential VIII: Professionalism and professional nursing values
  • AACN Baccalaureate Essential IX: Baccalaureate generalist nursing practice

Learning Materials

  • Weiss, S. A. & Tappen, R. M. (2015). Essentials of nursing leadership and management (6th ed.). F.A. Davis Company. Read chapters 1 and 2.

Additional Resources:

Assignment:

Discussion Question:

From your assigned readings and outside research on the topic, consider the difference between a “manager” and a “leader.” What do you feel are the three biggest differences? What is the benefit and disadvantage of a manager, and what is the benefit and disadvantage of a leader?

Your initial posting should be at least 400 words in length and utilize at least one scholarly source other than the textbook