According to the World Bank evaluation of the Russian system of health care (“Russia Health Policy”, 2007, The World Bank) role of nurses and nursing in the health care system is underestimated, misunderstood and thus should be reviewed. In addition, nurses, particularly, chief nurses have lack of knowledge in the field of public health, including modern principles of medical management and organizational theory of health care. It is widely recognized that changes and reforms in health services of countries in the transition period require medical staff in general, and nurses in particular, to be familiar with the health policy of the system in which they work and to use advanced methods of management. During the program, students will acquire theoretical know-how and management skills with an emphasis on leadership development.

The course will be held at Tver State Medical Academy. It will start at 9 am on Monday, November 30, 2009 and end at 3 pm on Friday, December 11, 2009.

Subjects of Study:

• health policy in the western world – role of governments in healthcare policy
• nursing policy
• management theories
• quality management
• modern management styles and leadership
• organization structuring
• personnel management, human resources and needs, planning and developing
• decision-making and problem-solving
• work and improvement of motivation
• role descriptions
• leadership in nursing
• modern leadership styles
• conflict management

Participants of the course:

• students of the Faculty of Advanced Nursing Education
• health managers from all health professions

Language of the course: Russian

Participation fee: no

For more information about the course and applications for participation please call (+7-4822-346641) or email ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) us.