Honor/thesis students conduct an independent research project, relevant to the student's area of specialization in the major, under the direction of a faculty sponsor. Students submit a research proposal, write a final report, and provide an oral presentation. One or two semester sequence.

This course offers the opportunity to develop and implement a personalized precepted experience. The experience will include a project designed to solve an evidence-based problem or improve the quality of an aspect of nursing practice in the work place. The student will incorporate throughout the practicum the knowledge, skills, and enhanced professionalism acquired in the B.S.N. program. The role of the faculty will be that of consultant. The project will be presented and/or implemented in the work place as well as in the peer group, and the student will elicit evaluation of his/her work from colleagues and peers. Using evaluation feedback, the student will hypothesize and present ways of improving the project's quality. Prior to capstone enrollment, students are expected to complete the majority of their required major courses along with having an Active R.N. License. Students should consult with their advisor regarding specific major courses that may be completed with their capstone. NOTE: Students who were admitted to the college before Fall 2019 and have remained active in their original catalog year are not required to take IDIS 601.

This course is designed to apply and analyze clinical reasoning and judgement in a variety of situations, focusing on the ability to prioritize and individualize evidence-based nursing interventions.

Honors seminar is designed to expand the knowledge and skills to develop a research thesis or quality improvement capstone project. Literature review and methods development will be a major focus under the direction of a faculty advisor.