NURS 4580 - Nursing Practicum/Capstone

5 hrs

Integrates previously learned professional nursing competencies in the care of a diverse adult population with advanced medical surgical disease processes. Analysis of previous knowledge and skills forms the foundation with the emphasis on the nurse as provider of patient-centered care, patient advocate, and professional member of an interdisciplinary health care team. The focus is on the application, analysis, and synthesis of selected biophysical, psychosocial, and professional nursing concepts utilizing evidence-based practice in the interventions and clinical decision-making of patients and their families. Previous knowledge from all previous courses, lectures, and clinical labs and skills will be tested in all subsequent studies, including this one. The main goal is to emphasize all nursing practices and ensure that patient safety has always been our epicenter. Prerequisite(s): Generic BSN - NURS 3311, NURS 3515, NURS 3225, NURS 3520, NURS 3530, NURS 3535, NURS 3240, NURS 3545, NURS 4455, NURS 4550, NURS 4260, NURS 4565, NURS 4270, NURS 4575. LVN to BSN - NURS 3210, NURS 3225, NURS 3322, NURS 3530, NURS 3535, NURS 3240, NURS 3545, NURS 4455, NURS 4550, NURS 4260, NURS 4565, NURS 4270, NURS 4575 [4 lecture hours / 2 lab hours / 12 clinical hours] Course Fee: Skills Lab Fee - $200