NRSG 698 Professional Nursing Practice: Synthesis & Capstone Practicum
This course provides direct-entry MSN students with opportunities to develop increasing levels of autonomy in the management of care for several patients. Learning activities and clinical experiences facilitate the integration and synthesis of essential concepts and skills from the nursing curriculum related to care of diverse patients across the lifespan and continuum of care. A comprehensive review of nursing content is embedded in this course to support mastery of essential concepts for beginning nursing practice, preparation for the NCLEX-RN licensure examination, and successful transition into professional nursing practice as an MSN-prepared nurse.
Prerequisite
all previous NRSG courses
Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
Student Learning Outcomes
- Apply current evidence and clinical judgement skills to manage care for diverse patients in various healthcare settings, across the life span and continuum of care. SLO#1 Apply current evidence and sound clinical judgement in the provision of compassionate, patient centered care in all healthcare settings. SLO#2 Analyze the impact of social, political, economic, and technological trends on patient health behaviors, nursing practices, and the healthcare delivery system. SLO#4 Synthesize concepts from nursing practice and other disciplines to form the foundation of professional nursing practice.
- Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration techniques to promote patient and staff safety and optimum states of health and wellness. SLO#3 Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to promote optimum states of health and wellness. SLO#5 Demonstrate leadership, accountability, and cultural humility when managing care for diverse patients across the lifespan and continuum of care. SLO#7 Utilize innovative technologies to enhance communication and access to equitable, holistic health services for individuals, families, and populations.
- Integrate the process of quality improvement within complex systems of health care. SLO#6 Promote patient and staff safety by utilizing quality improvement processes within complex systems of health care.
- Utilize informatics and technologies to improve access to cost effective care that optimizes quality, safety, and health outcomes. SLO#2 Analyze the impact of social, political, economic, and technological trends on patient health behaviors, nursing practices, and the healthcare delivery system. SLO#6 Promote patient and staff safety by utilizing quality improvement processes within complex systems of health care. SLO#7 Utilize innovative technologies to enhance communication and access to equitable, holistic health services for individuals, families, and populations.
- Synthesize nursing knowledge and skills to enhance role development as care giver, interprofessional collaborator, patient educator, and leader. SLO#5 Demonstrate leadership, accountability, and cultural humility when managing care for diverse patients across the lifespan and continuum of care.
- Demonstrate professionalism, leadership, and cultural humility when providing care to patients, families, and communities. SLO#5 Demonstrate leadership, accountability, and cultural humility when managing care for diverse patients across the lifespan and continuum of care.