The Chinese University of Hong KongFaculty of Medicine

The Nethersole School of Nursing

Professional Diploma Programme in Advanced Nursing Practice(Management and Leadership)

Programme OverviewThe Professional Diploma Programme in Advanced Nursing Practice (Management and Leadership) is designed to prepare senior

nurses, ward supervisors and clinical nurse specialists to become capable nurse leaders and managers. To be awarded with the

professional diploma, the participant has to complete the programme requirements and pass the assessments as stipulated in the

programme outline.

Programme Learning OutcomesUpon completion of the programme, participants will be able to:

1. Conduct self-assessment and develop personal vision, mission and values in nursing

2. Demonstrate the capability of managing the work unit efficiently and effectively

3. Build up network and partnership with other disciplines

4. Act as a change agent to facilitate and support team development

5. Act as a role model in the workplace and an advocate for the profession

6. Act as a mentor to develop nurses and to help them learn and grow

7. Plan and implement programmes to enhance service quality and patient safety

8. Encourage innovation and support practice change programmes in clinical settings

Interactive Learning1. Field visits to hospitals, healthcare facilities and/ or community health demonstration projects

2. Mentorship programme with 1-day shadowing and personal advice on people- and self-management

3. Tutorial and project coaching on quality improvement programme in the workplace

Assessment1. 3 written assignments (40%)

2. A completed professional portfolio (10%)

3. A group project on a case study (10%)

4. A project report to enhance healthy work environment (40%)

Advanced StandingGraduates of this programme will be eligible to apply for exemption up to 3 courses (total 9 units), subject to the Graduate School’s approval, in the Master of Nursing and Doctor of Nursing programmes offered by the Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, CUHK.

Mentors

Tuition FeeHK$3,500 for each module

HK$20,000 for the whole programme (six modules)

(subject to adjustment)

EnquiryTel: 3943 6072

Email: pdpanp@nur.cuhk.edu.hk

Homepage:http://icnl.nur.cuhk.edu.hk/index.html

Application Deadline30 January 2015

Programme ContentsStudy days will be arranged on Saturdays (whole day) and Mondays evenings.

Contents Saturdays (9 am to 5:30 pm)CUHK Campus

Mondays (6:30 pm to 9:30 pm) QEH

Module 1 - Health Services Organization, Quality & Safety1. Healthcare systems, service planning, China healthcare system & reform 2. Hospital management and leadership, clinical governance3. Hospital accreditation, service quality and patient safety

11 & 25 Apr 2015 13 & 27 Apr 2015

Module 2 – Magnet Hospital & Nursing Management4. Concept of magnet hospital and its implementation5. Nursing service organization, care delivery strategies and ward

management6. Evidence-based practice and application in nursing

16 & 30 May 2015 4 & 18 May 2015

Module 3 - Human Resources & Performance Management7. Nursing manpower planning, staffing and career advancement8. HR management & people leadership, performance management &

communication9. Mediation and conflict management in workplace

13 & 27 Jun 2015 1 & 22 Jun 2015

Module 4 - Healthcare Finance and Project Management10. Healthcare finance, budgeting, resource allocation and management11. Capital works, modern trend of hospital design for better patient care12. Healthy workplace, project planning, design and management

4 & 18 Jul 2015 6 & 20 Jul 2015

Module 5 – Power, Politics and Partnership13. Organization psychology, power and politics14. Healthcare policy, professional associations, legal & ethical issues15. Community health partnership, strategies for ageing in place16. Building partnership in work, leading and managing change

1 & 15 Aug 2015 3 & 17 Aug 2015

Module 6 – Transformational Leadership and Future of Nursing17. Clinical nursing leadership, clinical teaching and mentorship18. Personal effectiveness, wellness and stress management19. Thriving for the future and transformational leadership20. Nursing Advocacy and image building

29 Aug & 12 Sept 2015 31 Aug & 14 Sept 2015

Note: Participants are expected to share experience and make active contribution in discussions and case studies. Pre-reading is essential to facilitate effective learning and teaching.