In this course, students build advanced leadership and management competencies essential for improving clinical outcomes across diverse patient populations and care settings. Through analysis of leadership roles, systems thinking, and evidence-based strategies, students explore how nurse leaders influence quality, safety, and equity in healthcare. Emphasis is placed on applying leadership principles to real-world scenarios, preparing students to lead interprofessional teams and drive change within complex healthcare environments. Prerequisites: 326, 328, 336, 337, 360.