Introduction to Nursing Leadership is an intermediate-level course designed for experienced nurses stepping into formal leadership roles. Whether you're a new charge nurse, team lead, or emerging unit manager, your impact now extends beyond individual patient care—it shapes team dynamics, cross-functional collaboration, and clinical outcomes.
In this course, you'll learn to lead with intention—applying proven leadership styles, making ethical decisions under pressure, and managing change without losing your team’s trust. Through short, scenario-driven videos, hands-on simulations, real-world healthcare examples, and interactive coaching, you’ll practice key skills like delegation in high-stakes settings, resolving team conflict, and aligning diverse professionals toward shared goals.
By the end, you won't just know what strong nurse leadership looks like—you’ll have the tools and confidence to do it, even in the most fast-paced and uncertain clinical environments.
In this foundational lesson, learners will explore what it truly means to lead in a nursing context. Through real-world case studies and interactive reflections, learners will break down the key responsibilities of nurse leaders—from coordinating care and mentoring staff to driving quality outcomes. They'll analyze how leadership decisions directly impact patient safety, staff morale, and operational efficiency, equipping them to lead with purpose in today’s complex clinical environments.
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3个视频2篇阅读材料1个作业
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3个视频•总计12分钟
Introduction and Welcome•3分钟
What Sets Nurse Leaders Apart: Role Evolution and Core Expectations•5分钟
Leading with Impact: How Leadership Behaviors Drive Team Performance•4分钟
2篇阅读材料•总计11分钟
Welcome to the Course: Course Overview•3分钟
Key Responsibilities of Nursing Leaders: A Practical Overview•8分钟
1个作业•总计30分钟
HOL: Case Challenge: A Day in the Life of a Charge Nurse•30分钟
Lesson 2: Lead with Impact: Applying Nursing Leadership Styles in Real-World Teams
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This lesson takes learners inside the dynamic world of leadership-in-action. They'll explore different leadership styles—from transformational to servant leadership—and assess when to apply each in healthcare settings. Learners will examine team collaboration challenges, communication breakdowns, and role boundaries across interdisciplinary teams. Using guided simulations and recent healthcare leadership examples, they’ll practice applying strategic leadership approaches to elevate team coordination and patient care.
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3个视频1篇阅读材料1个作业
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3个视频•总计14分钟
Choosing the Right Style: Why One Size Doesn't Fit All•5分钟
Leading Across Boundaries: Collaboration in Interdisciplinary Teams•4分钟
From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Navigating Team Conflict with Strategy•4分钟
1篇阅读材料•总计10分钟
The Leadership Style Match-Up: Strengths and Limitations in Healthcare•10分钟
1个作业•总计30分钟
HOL: Team in Triage: Adaptive Leadership in Action•30分钟
Lesson 3: Command Calm: Delegation, Ethics, and Change Leadership in Clinical Practice
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In this scenario-driven lesson, learners will dive into the practical skills required to lead through uncertainty and change. They'll learn how to delegate effectively without compromising care, make ethical decisions under pressure, and lead teams through transitions such as new protocols or crises. Grounded in evidence-based models and ethical frameworks, the lesson equips future nurse leaders with the decision-making and communication tools needed to maintain trust, performance, and care quality in fast-paced environments.
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3个视频2篇阅读材料3个作业
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3个视频•总计12分钟
Delegate Like a Leader, Not a Dispatcher•5分钟
Leading Change Under Pressure: Staying Grounded in Transition•6分钟
Congratulations and Continuous Learning Journey•2分钟
2篇阅读材料•总计20分钟
The Ethics Compass: Making the Right Call in Real Time•10分钟
Calm in the Chaos: How Nurse Leaders Navigate Change•10分钟
3个作业•总计70分钟
HOL: Case Simulation: Delegation in a Code Blue•30分钟
Project: Navigating Real-Time Decisions as a Charge Nurse•30分钟
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