This course uses caring science and administrative theory and management principles and processes to examine management/administration roles in healthcare organizations. Students use frameworks for decision making, change management, and strategic planning to consider assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of strategic initiatives applicable to nursing leadership. This course will consider the perspectives of various stakeholders involved in operational and strategic decision-making and strategies for communication. Open only for students enrolled in the Post Master's Nurse Administrator Certificate. Prerequisites: BUS-521, NUR-518, BUS-522 or BUS-523. [ 3 credits ]