Exploring Leadership unit (CNA417)

Online

Introduction

You will be introduced to what leadership means for the clinician in contemporary practice. This unit will focus attention on learning about the essential components and processes of leadership in practice environments. Internal and external factors influencing leadership in contemporary health care delivery will be discussed. Leadership models and theories will be explored and personal leadership qualities will be identified and critiqued. You will employ critical analytical and reflective abilities to identify, develop and communicate their strengths and developmental needs as emerging leaders in health care.

Summary

Unit name	Exploring Leadership
Unit code	CNA417
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Nursing
Discipline	Nursing
Coordinator	Professor Melanie Greenwood
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Honours

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Online	Semester 1
Online	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	05/07/2027	27/07/2027	30/08/2027	24/10/2027
Semester 1	22/02/2027	16/03/2027	19/04/2027	13/06/2027

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Critique your own leadership qualities through self-assessment, analysis and feedback.
• Critically analyse and reflect on the application of leadership theories to both self development and successful leadership in contemporary healthcare environments.
• Communicate evidence informed knowledge and skills to a range of audiences.

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
060301	$613.00	$613.00	not applicable

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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² Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
³ Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
⁴ Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Teaching

Assessment	Portfolio (25%)|Interview and Essay (35%)|Essay (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Beauvais, A. M. (2019). Leadership and management competence in nursing practice: competencies, skills, decision making. New York, Springer Publishing Company.
Recommended	Please use the MyLO reading list.

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