NUR 47000 Nursing Capstone

This clinical course is designed for professional nursing students to systematically apply and synthesize skills and knowledge from their baccalaureate coursework to the healthcare practice setting. Students develop and plan for the implementation and evaluation of a project to lead a healthcare systems change initiative aimed at improving health outcomes and/or nursing practice in the healthcare environment. Elements of the course and project will emphasize professional nursing concepts such as assessment, evidence based practice, safety and quality, health policy, community health and leadership in the transition to professional nursing practice in a transforming healthcare environment. In addition, each student will complete a portfolio outlining professional nursing growth throughout the program and include identification of goals for continued professional growth and lifelong learning.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

33 credit hours of NUR and/or AHS courses.