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International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

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

$293.28 - $925.57 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2024

Below are two offerings of NSSC 8300 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.

CRN 25865

Duration

Tue Apr 02 - Fri Jun 21 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 25865
  • Domestic fees $925.57
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 02 - Jun 21 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Jean Dehaan

Course outline

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Domestic fees

$925.57

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  3. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  4. This is an online course. Students must contact the BCIT Bookstore to order the required textbook.
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 25866

Duration

Tue Apr 02 - Fri Jun 21 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 25866
  • Domestic fees $293.28
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 02 - Jun 21 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Jean Dehaan

Course outline

View

Domestic fees

$293.28

Important information
  1. Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  4. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  5. This course is for students who require an extension to complete NSSC 8300 from the previous term. Re-registration is a one-time option only.
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.

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.
  • Indicates programs with a co-op option.

School of Health Sciences

  1. Specialty Nursing (Critical Care - Combined Critical Care/Emergency Option)
    Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
  2. Specialty Nursing (Critical Care - Standard Option)
    Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
  3. Specialty Nursing (Emergency - Combined Emergency/Critical Care Option)
    Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
  4. Specialty Nursing (Emergency - Standard Option)
    Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
  5. Specialty Nursing (High Acuity)
    Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
  6. Specialty Nursing (Neonatal)
    Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
  7. Specialty Nursing (Nephrology)
    Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
  8. Specialty Nursing (Pediatric - Critical Care Option)
    Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
  9. Specialty Nursing (Pediatric - Standard Option)
    Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
  10. Specialty Nursing (Perinatal - Perioperative Option)
    Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
  11. Specialty Nursing (Perinatal - Standard Option)
    Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
  12. Specialty Nursing (Perioperative)
    Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time

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