Leadership in Nursing

Course code NURS 3261

Credit 2.0

Length 30.0 hours

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This course offers students the opportunity to advance their knowledge regarding nursing leadership and how nursing leadership plays a vital role in the future of nursing and the delivery of health care. Students will develop skills and knowledge regarding coordination and influencing change, within the context of nursing care. Students will consider and develop their personal philosophy of leadership, considering factors such as advocacy, quality improvement, cultural safety, relational leadership, the role of communication and collaboration in nursing leadership and the role and function of the interdisciplinary team.

Prerequisites

Course type

This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.

  • – The Nature of Leadership – New Approaches to Leadership – Commitment to Change – Modeling the Way – Lifelong Leadership

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
42393 January 6, 2027
to March 31, 2027
Online Online See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

How to take this course

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Contact us

If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.