This is the first course in a two-part clinical nurse leader capstone sequence. Students employ skills and knowledge gained throughout the MSN program to complete an assessment of the assigned microsystem and develop a plan for a process improvement project. Students examine front‐line clinical competencies of nursing leadership, clinical outcomes management and care environment management at the microsystem level. The integration of systems theory, change theory, leadership and management theories and social responsibility in professional nursing practice are emphasized. Students analyze essential patient advocacy and education competencies to ensure delivery of high-quality care as a professional nurse. The course will require the student to engage in the clinical environment for 160 hours over the course of the semester.
Prerequisites
GNUR 501, 502, 503, 504, 510, 511, 512, 513.