Leadership and Effective Change Management in Health Care (MDAK_354)
About Study Course
Objective
To promote understanding of nurses and midwives about leadership, theories, leadership styles and models. Understand and use different models of care, learn simulation skills. To promote the development of students’ leadership abilities and respect for diversity, which is necessary in the position of a chief nurse. To cultivate the culture of interpersonal relationships among students, to strengthen students' personal effectiveness in the management of healthcare staff.
Prerequisites
General psychology, basics of social sciences, economics and organisational management, transcultural care.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course, the students will have acquired knowledge of the theories of motivation and leadership in nursing, different personnel management aspects, professional nurse organisations and the importance of their work. Students are able to argue and explain leadership aspects.
Students will be able to identify the basic principles of nursing leadership, differentiate between structural characteristics, analyse staff reactions and describe the prerequisites for effective management in nursing.
Students will obtain skills in understanding the importance and philosophy of the nursing profession, its autonomy in the healthcare system. They will understand the importance of the image and prestige of the nursing profession. Develop critical thinking skills. Students will be able to work in a multidisciplinary team and organise this work.
After completing the study course, the students will be able to evaluate employee motivation, analyse personnel management and psychological processes in an organisation, conduct effective change management, implement organisational strategy and develop individual personality. Students will be able to ensure the quality and development of nursing practice by continuous evaluation, maintenance and development of their knowledge and skills.
Students will be able to create a positive working environment, which is focused on achievement and growth, and to build and maintain a representative choice of the profession by ensuring active and effective participation of each individual.
The ability to manage resources for ensuring care work, as well as work as part of an interdisciplinary team will be developed.
Students will develop the ability to understand, demonstrate and interpret concepts, thoughts, feelings, opinions, and to use information technologies confidently and critically (safely) both at work and in their leisure time. Students will be able to conduct research in leadership and to create innovation in the provision of care work.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Studies, MZFM | 2 | Master’s | Required | Agita Melbārde-Kelmere, Rita Konstante, Inita Stūre-Stūriņa |
