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NUR646 The Nursing Leadership and Administration Capstone

• Department Nursing
• Level Graduate
• Format Online
• Credits 6

Description

The graduate nursing capstone is a culminating experience designed to provide learners with an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills acquired throughout the program of study focusing on the competencies of the graduate level nurse. This 6-credit course consists of several integrated components: discussion, reflective journal, scholarly paper, 135 practice experience hours, and project presentation. Assessment of the learner fs attainment of program competencies is built into these components. No additional hours will be awarded beyond the 135 hours. 6.00 Credits, 3 credits allotted to didactic and 3 credits to practice experience. Practice Experience: 135 hours practice experience of an independent project reviewed and approved by instructional faculty. Students will work with their approved mentor to design a leadership project, plan its implementation in detail, implement the project, and prepare a comprehensive evaluation plan for the project. Students use a qualified individual who volunteers to serve as their mentor* for their project. Participation of the mentor is subject to approval by the capstone faculty. Individual with master s degree or higher who has expertise within the designated specialization and agrees to voluntarily serve as a resource for the student. Prerequisite(s) Completion of all Phase I and Phase II courses. Active and unencumbered RN license.

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Prerequisites

Active and unencumbered RN license. Capstone is the last course taken, and all major core courses must be completed prior to beginning the capstone. Students can only take an elective or concentration course with the capstone.

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