ADN 254 - Leadership and Management in Nursing

(Formerly ADN 204 & ADN 205)

Prerequisite: ADN 253 and ADN 253L
Corequisite: ADN 254L
Transfers to: CSU

This course focuses on principles of leadership and management as well as current trends in nursing practice. Discussion includes the legal and ethical responsibilities of the professional nurse, and the specific skills and attributes students need as they transition to nursing practice as a member of a team. Methods to maintain professional competence and advancement in the profession are explored. This course is designed for students in the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program. The Board of Registered Nursing requires that students be enrolled concurrently in ADN254 and ADN254L, and pass both courses together. The courses cannot be taken individually for credit.