Course Outline Administrative Process in Nursing NSA 501 (Davao)

Southwestern University

Graduate School of Health Science, Management, and Pedagogy

Course Outline

  

I.  COURSE CODE          :        NSA 501

II. COURSE TITLE         :        Administrative Process in Nursing

III. COURSE UNIT         :        3 Units

                                                   

IV. COURSE PRE-REQUISITES:  None

V.  COURSE DESCRIPTION:

          This course pertains to concepts and principles of administration and supervision of nurses in varied health care systems and other activities that are related to patient care management. It focuses on five key areas namely: management, working environment, administration, operations, and human resource management.

VI. GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

          During and after the course, the students are expected to enhance his/her knowledge on administrative process in the management of health care personnel in the delivery of health care services.

          Specifically, the graduate student is expected to:

1.    Describe the nature of management and organizational behavior, and characterize their importance to organization.

2.    Identify the components of the internal and external environment of nursing organizations.

3.    Discuss the impact of these components.

4.    State the managerial competencies essential for nurse managers to ensure safe clinical practice for nurses.

5.    Discuss the different managerial operations needed to attain quality output.

6.    Explain how nursing organizations develop and maintain human resources in the health care institutions.

7.    Forecast opportunities for nursing administrators.

VII.  COURSE OUTLINE

I.  ORIENTATION

          1.  SWU VMG and Policies

          2.  Graduate School’s VMG and Policies

          3.  Course requirements, grading system and expectations.

         

II. (Course content proper)

Unit 1 – Management

          1.  Roles and Characteristics of Management

          2.  Functions of Management

          3.  Problem Solving and Decision Making

          4.  Time Management and Stress Management

Unit 2  -  The Working Environment

          1.  Improving Facilities

          2.  Organization

          3.  Nursing Service Standards and Policies

          4. Nursing Law and Code of Ethics

Unit 3  - Administration

1.    Financial Management and Budgeting

2.    Management of Patient Care

3.    Nursing Reports and Record System

4.    Staffing

5.    Scheduling and Adjustment Techniques 

Unit 4 -  Operations

1.    Operational Reviews

2.    Productivity

3.    Quality Care and Improvement

4.    Risk Management and Safety

5.    Supplies and Equipment

Unit 5 – Human Resource Management

1.    Personnel Policies, Salaries and Benefits

2.    Communication and Interpersonal Relations

3.    Troubled and Troublesome Employees

4.    Discipline

5.    Performance Appraisal

Unit 6 – Opportunities for the Nursing Service Administrator

1.    New Directions and Development                       

2.    Grant Programs and Research

3.    Career Advancements

VIII. COURSE REQUIREMENT/S:

a.    Minor Quizzes

                   b.  Reflection Report/Written Report

                   c.  Case Analysis/ Studies

                   d.  Assignments

e.  Major Exams

  

IX.  GRADING CRITERIA

          a. Minor Examination                                                             -               25%

                b. Major Examination                                                             -               25%

                c. Reports                                            -        25%

d. Participation                                      -        25%                                                                                                                                        ____________

                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                100%

note:                       - 1/3 mid term grade + 2/3 final grade = Final Grade

                                - 1.0 is the highest grade and 2.0 is the lowest passing grade

X.  INSTRUCTIONAL REFERENCES

1. BOOKS

Asperas, Carlito M., Marilyn L. Bautista and Dolores R. Galang  (2005)

            “Leadership Management in Nursing Theory, Concepts, Principles and

Practice” 1^st Edition, Philippines: Educational Publishing House.

Heidenthal, Patricia Kelly (2003) “Nursing Leadership and Management” ,

            Australia: Thomson Del Mar.

Hughes, Richard L., Rober C. Ginnett and Gordon J. Curphy  (2002) “Leadership

            Enhancing the Lessons of Experience”, New York: McGraw – Hill.

Huston, Marguins (2000) “Leadership Roles and Management Functions in

            Nursing”: 3^rd Ed: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Co.

Jones, Gareth R. and Jennifer M. George (2004) “Essentials of Contemporary

            Management International Ed  Boston: McGraw Hill.

Kleiman, Lawrence S. (2000) “Human Resource Management A Managerial Tool

            For Competitive Advantage” , Cincinnati: Southwestern College Publishing.

Mathis, Robert L. and John H. Jackson (2002) “Human Resource Management

            Essentials and Perspectives” Second Edition,: South – Western

            Thomson Learning Co.

Marquis, Bessie L. and Carol J. Huston (2003) “Leadership Roles and

            Management Functions in Nursing  Theory and Application” 4^th Edition,

            Philadelphia: Lippincott.

Martires, Conception R. and Galileo S. Fule  (1993) Management of Human

Behavior in Organization. Quezon City: NBS, Inc.

Rowland, Howard and Beatrice L. Rowland (1992) Nursing Administration

Handbook, 3^rd ed. Maryland: Aspen Publishers, Inc.

Tomey, Ann Marriner  (2005) “Guide to Nursing Management and Leadership”;

            7^th Ed.: St. Louis: Mosby Year Book Inc.

Venzon, Lydia M. (2003) Nursing Management Towards Quality Care 2^nd Quezon

            City, Philippines: Ed. C & E Publishing.

2. JOURNALS

Journal of Nursing Service Administration

Philippine Journal of Nursing

3. INTERNET SOURCES

www.pohly.com/admin.html

www.mindtools.com/page5.html

www.Healthcare Financial Management Association “Finding the Time” by Robert Frombe€rg

www.Timemanagement “How to Overcome Stress Addiction” by Misty Milk

Revised on: July 23, 2013

“ EDUCATION IS A LIFETIME INVESTMENT”

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SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING & ASSIGNMENT (SDLA 1): 

Describe how your own organization utilizes the aforementioned operating cycles that assists its achievement of its vision-mission, goals & objectives. 

SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING & ASSIGNMENT (SDLA 2):

   Discuss the concepts that assist in the accomplishment of an organization’s financial mission through strategic planning 

SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING & ASSIGNMENT (SDLA 3):

How will computer information system improve productivity and quality across settings? 

SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING & ASSIGNMENT (SDLA 4):

   Discuss reasons why is it difficult to find nursing staff to work in hospitals longer. Give examples and strategies nurse executives can use to improve employee retention. 

 

SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING & ASSIGNMENT (SDLA 5):

   Ask how staffing and scheduling patterns are determined. To what extent does patient care management acuity is affected by staffing levels? 

 

SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING & ASSIGNMENT (SDLA 6):

   Design a technology we can use in nursing practice. Write an action plan for its implementation. 

 

SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING & ASSIGNMENT (SDLA 7):

   What challenges are arising for the nursing profession from global economic developments in the Philippines and increasing price competition among health care providers outside the country? 

 

SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING & ASSIGNMENT (SDLA 8):

As a nurse executive how do you manage a culturally diverse workforce? How do you envision changes in nursing care management of patients in the 21^st century?

 To be submitted on or before August 31, 2013 12nn (PST). Thank you. 

Instructions:
1. Computerized; short bond paper
2. Font style and size: verdana 10, in no less than 150 words for every self directed learning and assignment question.
3. Enclosed in a short brown envelope
4. Mail to:

Prof. Randolph L. Alburo
Part time Faculty
Graduate School
Southwestern University
Urgello St., Villa Aznar Road
Cebu City
6000