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 discusses the value of interprofessional teams to develop and evaluate preventative interventions to improve population health. The role of the nurse within these teams are viewed in terms of advocacy, value and leadership. The course requires the student to utilize effective communication techniques to engage and lead these teams. The student will utilize data sources and evidence-based practice to develop culturally relevant and linguistically appropriate health education strategies.

Apply the concepts of pharmacology including pharmacotherapies, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacokinetics necessary for advanced level nursing education across the lifespan.

This course includes knowledge to complete a comprehensive history and health examination on individuals across the lifespan incorporates assessing wellness, screening, and chief complaint.