Nursing Capstone

This course provides an integrated experience with opportunities to apply the program core competencies of patient-centered care, safety and quality, communication, collaboration, utilization of evidence based practice, altruism and management of care. This is designed to accomplish role development of the baccalaureate nurse through a leadership practicum experience reflective of a synthesis of nursing knowledge and liberal arts and science knowledge acquired in the BSN completion program. Students will integrate knowledge of nursing research, as well as leadership and management, to design, implement, and lead a team project that will improve patient outcomes. The capstone includes the development, implementation and evaluation of a clinically focused project designed with faculty supervision and carried out in an appropriate health care or community based care setting.

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