NURS 491

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Nursing Capstone

College of Nursing

Course Description

Advanced theory and synthesis of concepts for the nursing profession focusing on planning, delivering, and managing patient care in complex environments including leadership in the health care environment.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

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2

Fixed/Max

2

Fixed

2

Fixed

0

Other Prerequisites

Courses in Nursing Semester 5.

Title

Evidence Based Nursing and Health Systems

Learning Outcome

Initiate and contribute to evidence-based, patient-centered initiatives to improve quality and safety in health systems.

Title

Healthcare Delivery Models

Learning Outcome

Envision emerging healthcare delivery models in the context of a learning health system.

Title

Healer's Art

Learning Outcome

Apply the Healer's Art to improve individuals, teams, and systems in healthcare. 

Title

Health Policy

Learning Outcome

Recognize nursing’s contributions as leaders in policy issues and advocate for policies that promote health, prevent harm, and promote the best interest of the individual, community, and profession.

Title

Technology and Health Information for Quality Care

Learning Outcome

Use new technologies and health information systems to improve care quality

Title

Technology and Health Information

Learning Outcome

Envision emerging health care delivery models in the context of a learning health system