Course Description
Inclement Weather: February 25, 2026
All classes starting prior to 11 a.m. will be remote. Classes after 11 a.m. will be in person. Non-essential staff should work remote until 11 a.m. then report to campus as scheduled.
NU 521 CREATING A PROFESSIONAL WORK ENVIRONMEN CREATING A PROF WORK ENVIRONMENT 3.0 Credit(s)
In this course the student will appreciate the rationale and strategies for creating a positive work environment for nursing and the inter-professional team. Topics will include organizational culture, structural empowerment, shared governance, and the adoption of Magnet Hospital tenets (no matter the setting) among others. Human resource management principle such as selection, development, performance appraisal and nurse satisfaction will be considered within the framework of creating an environment of professional practice. Further, how a positive work environment supports quality and safety will be discussed based on evidence. Fostering high performance from individuals as well as the team will be stressed. Prerequisite: Take NU-501, NU-530, NU-601, NU-602
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