Concepts of Leadership and Management in Nursing

Postgraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
NURS 6003
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Course ID
202290
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West
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Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
Sch of Nursing and Midwifery
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course will explore contemporary concepts and issues related to leadership and management necessary for a registered nurse. All registered nurses have leadership responsibilities and many also undertake management roles.

Course learning outcomes

  • Discuss key structural factors that shape leadership decision making in the healthcare system.
  • Reflect on personal leadership strengths and weaknesses in relation to the RN role to improve practice.
  • Analyse how nursing leadership can influence healthcare policy to impact healthcare outcomes.
  • Integrate knowledge of the Australian healthcare system to influence quality care.
  • Theorise how nursing leaders can influence a positive workplace culture.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed NURSING7217 Concepts of Leadership and Management in Nursing at the University of Adelaide

Assumed knowledge

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Assessment

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