Nursing Leadership - Nursing and Organizational Leadership

Overview

Students who elect the Nursing Leadership - Nursing and Organizational Leadership program at Winona State University are prepared for administrative and leadership positions in a health care setting. In addition to the core courses, content focuses on elements of a nursing care system; the responsibilities of the Nursing and Organizational Leader in research, education, and clinical practice; human resource management; fiscal accountability; information and project management; the functions of the Nursing and Organizational Leader in the organization and system; and on issues and trends in nursing organizational management. 

Learning outcomes

Clinical practicums in advanced nursing for the Nursing and Organizational Leader emphasize management of clients, nurses, and other health care personnel and resources. The Nursing Leadership Practicums offer students the opportunity to apply nursing leadership and administrative principles under the guidance of a qualified preceptor. Graduates of the program are prepared for eligibility for the following certification exams after meeting additional eligibility criteria related to work experience: the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Nurse Executive Board Certification (NE-BC) or the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) Certified Executive in Nursing Practice (CENP).