BSN Capstone for the Registered Nurse

Catalog description

This course is designed for professional nursing students to systematically apply and synthesize skills and knowledge from their baccalaureate coursework to the healthcare practice setting through a mentored leadership and management clinical experience. Students develop and plan for the implementation and evaluation of a project to lead a healthcare system change initiative aimed at improving wellness outcomes and nursing practice in the healthcare environment. 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 transitioning 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 identifying goals for continued professional development and lifelong learning. Prerequisite: All general education and nursing prerequisites (or course equivalents) and all 30000- and 40000-level nursing courses.