Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum IV

Catalog description

This final CNS practicum offers CNS students the opportunity to fully enact CNS role competencies in all spheres of impact (patient, nurse, system). Students will achieve competency in designing and evaluating innovative strategies to improve quality of care and safety in all settings; improving systems of care; providing leadership that promotes interprofessional collaboration; and influencing and shaping health policy. This course provides the student an opportunity to demonstrate a synthesis of previous coursework and clinical practicum in preparation for independent advanced practice as a clinical and professional leader. Students are expected to exhibit professional accountability and role identity as CNS.