Educating Bachelor of Science in Nursing Students in Leadership Strategies Needed for Care Management and Disease Management for the Heart Failure Patient Population

Abstract

During Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program education, student nurses are introduced to topics such as patient care across health care settings, health promotion, research, safety and quality, technology, and leadership in the health care system. As one of the most common diseases in the population, heart failure (HF) is covered throughout the BSN curriculum. There are various educational strategies used by nursing schools to ensure BSN students possess the necessary leadership skills and are prepared for providing HF patient care in care management settings. Strategies include active learning education delivery models, case studies, role play, and interactive games.