- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This on-line course offers students the opportunity to develop their leadership knowledge and skills within the context of specialty nursing. Leadership is explored from multiple perspectives with an emphasis on contemporary theories and frameworks. Topics that are examined include followership, contextual influences, power, navigating change and transitions, and teambuilding. Students engage in a work related leadership project to apply leadership knowledge and skills to their practice.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$305.40 - $963.23 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
As a healthcare practitioner, you are expected to follow professional standards of practice throughout all SN programs and courses. In this course, you will have opportunities to use the processes of critical thinking, systematic inquiry, communication, collaboration, leadership, professionalism, and clinical decision-making. Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Analyze contemporary theories of leadership.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the complementary roles between leaders, followers, and managers.
- Analyze contextual influences on leadership.
- Identify personsal leadership strengths.
- Articulate personal sources of power related to nursing.
- Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders in the context of a leadership project.
- Apply relevant change and transition strategies to a leadership project.
- Critically reflect on teambuilding abilities.
- Articulate ethical aspects of leadership.
- Critically reflect on leadership development.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2023
Related Programs
Creative Leadership (NSSC 8300) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Health Sciences
- Specialty Nursing (Critical Care - Combined Critical Care/Emergency Option)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Critical Care - Standard Option)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Emergency - Combined Emergency/Critical Care Option)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Emergency - Standard Option)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (High Acuity)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Neonatal)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Nephrology)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Pediatric - Critical Care Option)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Pediatric - Standard Option)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Perinatal - Perioperative Option)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Perinatal - Standard Option)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Perioperative)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2025
Below are two offerings of NSSC 8300 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 31798
Dates
Sep 02 - Nov 21 Loading
- CRN 31798
- $963.23 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 02 - Nov 21 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Jean Dehaan
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Prerequisite: Completion of an Advanced Specialty Certificate. This is an online course. Students must contact the BCIT Bookstore to order course materials.
Status
CRN 31799
Dates
Sep 02 - Nov 21 Loading
- CRN 31799
- $305.40 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 02 - Nov 21 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Jean Dehaan
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This section is for students who require an extension to compete their course from the previous term. Re-registration is a one time only option.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.