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Introduction to Nursing Leadership

This course is part of Lead with Impact: Nursing Leadership & Strategy Specialization

Instructor: Hurix Digital

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

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4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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Introduction to Nursing Leadership is an intermediate-level course designed for experienced nurses stepping into formal leadership roles. Whether you're a new charge nurse, team lead, or emerging unit manager, your impact now extends beyond individual patient care—it shapes team dynamics, cross-functional collaboration, and clinical outcomes.

In this course, you'll learn to lead with intention—applying proven leadership styles, making ethical decisions under pressure, and managing change without losing your team’s trust. Through short, scenario-driven videos, hands-on simulations, real-world healthcare examples, and interactive coaching, you’ll practice key skills like delegation in high-stakes settings, resolving team conflict, and aligning diverse professionals toward shared goals. By the end, you won't just know what strong nurse leadership looks like—you’ll have the tools and confidence to do it, even in the most fast-paced and uncertain clinical environments.

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In this foundational lesson, learners will explore what it truly means to lead in a nursing context. Through real-world case studies and interactive reflections, learners will break down the key responsibilities of nurse leaders—from coordinating care and mentoring staff to driving quality outcomes. They'll analyze how leadership decisions directly impact patient safety, staff morale, and operational efficiency, equipping them to lead with purpose in today’s complex clinical environments.

What's included

3 videos2 readings1 assignment

3 videosTotal 12 minutes

Introduction and Welcome3 minutes
What Sets Nurse Leaders Apart: Role Evolution and Core Expectations5 minutes
Leading with Impact: How Leadership Behaviors Drive Team Performance4 minutes

2 readingsTotal 11 minutes

Welcome to the Course: Course Overview3 minutes
Key Responsibilities of Nursing Leaders: A Practical Overview8 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

HOL: Case Challenge: A Day in the Life of a Charge Nurse30 minutes

This lesson takes learners inside the dynamic world of leadership-in-action. They'll explore different leadership styles—from transformational to servant leadership—and assess when to apply each in healthcare settings. Learners will examine team collaboration challenges, communication breakdowns, and role boundaries across interdisciplinary teams. Using guided simulations and recent healthcare leadership examples, they’ll practice applying strategic leadership approaches to elevate team coordination and patient care.

What's included

3 videos1 reading1 assignment

3 videosTotal 14 minutes

Choosing the Right Style: Why One Size Doesn't Fit All5 minutes
Leading Across Boundaries: Collaboration in Interdisciplinary Teams4 minutes
From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Navigating Team Conflict with Strategy4 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

The Leadership Style Match-Up: Strengths and Limitations in Healthcare10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

HOL: Team in Triage: Adaptive Leadership in Action30 minutes

In this scenario-driven lesson, learners will dive into the practical skills required to lead through uncertainty and change. They'll learn how to delegate effectively without compromising care, make ethical decisions under pressure, and lead teams through transitions such as new protocols or crises. Grounded in evidence-based models and ethical frameworks, the lesson equips future nurse leaders with the decision-making and communication tools needed to maintain trust, performance, and care quality in fast-paced environments.