NURS 4854 - Nursing Leadership
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 41845,
Credit hours: 4
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Mary Shortreed
Professional Qualifications:
Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nursing Education Leadership, Case Western Reserve University
Master of Science in Nursing, Kent State University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Akron
Certified Nurse Educator--NLN
Associate Professor
Email: mshortreed@ysu.edu
Office: Cushwa 3132
Office Phone: 330-941-2176
Additional Contact Methods:
Mshortreed@ysu.edu
Preferred Contact Method: Email
Communication Expectations:
Communicate with me with your YSU email, not through Blackboard to enable me to answer more quickly.
How to Refer to me:
Dr. Shortreed
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Readings |
Sullivan, Eleanor. (2013). Becoming influential: A guide for nurses. (2nd ed.) Pearson
Andreson, K. (2023). Leading change in health care systems: Strategies for RN-BSN students. Pressbooks, Florida. https://pressbooks.uwf.edu/nursingleadership/ Free online access (See readings in Modules for direct links to module content as posted)
Sigma Global Nursing Leadership Competency Framework. (2023) Sigma Global Nursing Excellence
Cheraghi, R., Ebrahimi, H., Kheibar, N. & Sahebihagh, M. (2023). Reasons for resistance to change in nursing: an integrative review. BMC Nurs 22, 310 (2023).
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-023-01460-0
Tucker, S, & Melnyk, B. (2019) A leader's guide to implementing evidence-based practice: Lead the way to healthcare quality and safety. American Nurse Today, 14(6), 6-9.
https://www.myamericannurse.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ant6-Evidence-based-practice-515.pdf
Kerridge, J. (2012) Leading change: 3 - implementation. Nursing Times; (108): 6, 23-25.
Legerski, M. (2018) "The Ohio Nurse Practice Act. Protecting Patients, Protecting You." Cleveland Clinic.
Ohio Nurse Practice Act (Check laws & rules) Ohio Nurse Practice Act
Altmiller G. (September, 2012). The role of constructive feedback in patient safety and continuous quality improvement. Nursing Clinics of North America, 47(3). 365-74.
Hassmiller, S.B. & Wakefield, M.K. (2022). The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a path to achieve health equity. Nursing Outlook, 70, S1-S9.
DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2022.05.013
TJC. (2026) National Patient Safety Goals
AACN Benefits of BSN Information.pdf (March 2025)
ANA Code of Ethics Provisions (2025)
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Sullivan Ch. 1, 2 Andresen, K Andresen Quality Improvement Process EPM. Leadership Styles Kurt Lewin | Understanding Influence Leadership Styles/Quiz Quality Improvement | Discussion: TJC National Patient Safety Goals Discuss Personal Leadership Style based on Quiz Discuss QI project participating in this term State QSEN goals |
| 8/31 | Sullivan Ch. 3, 5, 6 Andresen, K. Sigma Global Nursing leadership Competency Framework ANA Nurses Have Power Patricia Benner Novice to Expert | Power/Communications Professional Communication Nursing Leadership Competencies Using Power for Change Lessons in Leadership Using Influence | Discussion: Sigma Competency Framework Self Analysis of Leadership style/image and ways to improve QI project discussion |
| 9/7 | Sullivan Ch. 7, 8 Lewin's Change Theory Cheraghi et al. (2023) Tucker et al, (2019) Kerridge, J (2012) | Reasons for resistance to change in nursing Implementing EBP for healthcare quality and safety Leading Change in Nursing | Discussion: Leadership Case Study: Leading Through Change Assignment: Write goals for your future in nursing. Assessment of personal/professional networks. Analysis of your effectiveness during change |
| 9/14 | Sullivan Ch. 10,11,12,13 Andresen, K. PACERS Civility Toolkit Lasater et al (2021) AACN Benefits of BSN | Putting Influence to Work for You Conflict Management Incivility and Bullying in Healthcare Changes in Proportion of Bachelor's Nurses Associated with improvements in Patient Outcomes | Discussion: Benefits of a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing Assignment:Based on the Module readings, describe how to deal with difficult situations, individuals, and professional disappointment. Develop a personal list of tools to enhance your influence as a nurse leader. |
| 9/21 | Sullivan Ch. 14 CCF Article Legerski, M. (2018) Altmiller, G. (2012) ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses | Balancing Your Life Side Effects of Working Too Much Ohio Nurse Practice Act The Role of Constructive Feedback in Patient Safety and Continuous Quality Improvement ANA Code of Ethics | Discussion: ANA Code of Ethics Assignment: Balancing your Life, Preceptor feedback to staff, QI project Update, Preceptorship update |
| 9/28 | Hassmiller, S. B. & Wakefield, M. K. (2022) | The Future of Nursing 2020-2030 | Discussion: The Future of Nursing 2020-2030 Assignment: Completion of QI Project Worksheet Assignment: Summarize learning experiences during Leadership Preceptorship Complete QSEN Worksheet by evaluating QSEN goals |
| 10/5 | Andresen, K | Emotional Intelligence | Discussion: Important leadership concepts learned during Nursing Leadership Preceptorship Assignment: RN-BSN Reflection Paper Submission of Preceptorship Paperwork |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.