This course is designed to introduce students to the management process &leadership skills within the nursing organizations. And focuses on the synthesis of theories and concepts of leadership and management needed to promote personal growth and professional practice to achieve safe, evidence-based, high-quality, patient-centered care and clinical outcomes. This course provides students with essential knowledge that support for transition to professional practice occurs through exploration of competencies in leadership and management, interdisciplinary communication, collaboration, conflict management, teamwork, delegation, prioritization, change, resource management, and decision-making. A capstone clinical experience provides an opportunity for the student to develop in the roles of a provider of care, manager of care, and member of a profession. Students will work with teachers and nurse mentors to demonstrate and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to transition to professional practice in various healthcare environments.