Lead Prac & Scholar Project

Catalog description

This course is designed for synthesis and application of theory and principles from all previous courses, with particular emphasis on the role of the Clinical Nurse Leader in clinical practice and in the completion of a scholarly project. As an experiential course, it is designed for application and immersion of the student into the practice of a registered nurse as well as the practice of the Clinical Nurse Leader with oversight by partner facility preceptors. As a capstone course, the student will be required to demonstrate mastery of the knowledge and behaviors expected of a registered nurse as well as a Clinical Nurse Leader. Professional nursing concepts include CNL competencies, holism, ethics, quality, safety, and interprofessional collaboration for individuals and communities. The scholarly project, focused within a microsystem, may include but is not limited to: conducting an outcomes focused project, implementing an evidence based practice strategy, or providing an innovative solution to care delivery. Restrictions: Must be assigned one of the following Student Attributes: MIDAS Nursing Program College of Nursing Nursing