NURS 496O - Nursing Capstone

2 Credits
In this capstone course, BSN-Completion students will have an opportunity to synthesize their learning experiences throughout the nursing program for future practice in accordance with American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials. The professional nursing concepts of communication, collaboration, clinical practice guidelines and policies, resources and the continuum of care, self-advocacy, and self-care will be explored.

Grade Note(s): A grade of B- or better is required to pass this course successfully.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to BSN Completion/Concurrent Program & NURS 315 , NURS 317Y , NURS 415
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Reflect on one’s own professional identity in the context of nursing’s core values.
2. Reflect on self-care and self-advocacy practices that promote personal health and resilience.
3. Synthesize professional development through interprofessional collaboration, communication, and commitment to lifelong learning.
4. Relate nursing clinical judgment to professional nursing practice.
5. Analyze the healthcare environment using a systems framework to consider policy, resources, and quality and safety related to nursing practice settings.