Overview of the module

This module introduces you to leadership and administration of nursing educational institutions. The module will give you an opportunity to examine the changing educational and health contextual issues to enable them you create conducive and transformative teaching and learning environment. The module will also enable you to compare and critique selected national and international models and policies as they relate to educational planning and financing.

 How to use the module

As you are using this module, you are expected to do the following:

• Read widely the content area under each unit utilizing books, journals, and internet resources.
• Consult widely on each topic including collaboration with colleague
•  Perform all activities for each unit. 
•  Participate actively in class and during presentations
  

  Aim of the module

• To enable students synthesize theory and apply it to the practice of leadership and administration in nursing education

 Module learning outcomes

• Value the significance of critical thinking, rational decision making and problem solving in leadership and administration
• Analyze the roles of a leader and administrator in creating a conducive and transformative  educational and working environment for staff and students
• Evaluate various organizational structures, cultures as well as power bases in educational institutions and their influence on health care delivery systems
• Critique models of health policies, planning and financing for educational institutions and selected health care delivery systems