NURS 243Professional Nursing Capstone Clinical

Catalog

Prerequisite: Acceptance to Year Two of the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program. This course emphasizes the transition to the professional role of the registered nurse through the application of current standards and evidence-based practice to coordinate and manage continuous patient care. Students develop leadership and management skills in effective communication, utilizing information technology, and engaging in quality improvement processes. Focus is placed on providing patient-centered and culturally sensitive care within an inter-professional framework that upholds the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities of nursing practice.