NADN 290 - Leadership Capstone

2 Credit: (0 lecture, 0 lab, 6 clinical) 6 Contact Hours: [Department Permission]

This course focuses on delegation, leadership and management of care principles and concepts to assist the graduate to transition into the professional role of the nurse in the clinical setting. Emphasis will be placed on professional accountability, safety, collaboration of care, quality improvement, prioritization, and transition management for patients across the continuum of care in the clinical setting.
Semesters Offered: fall and spring semesters

Course Goals/ Objectives/ Competencies:
Goal 1: Integrate leadership and management principles to ensure safe outcomes in patient care.

Goal 2: Integrate best current evidence to provide care for patients in the clinical setting.

Goal 3: Demonstrate professional accountability in collaborating quality care for patients in the clinical setting.

Goal 4: Prioritize care when managing a group of adult patients in a variety of healthcare settings.

Goal 5: Evaluate strengths and opportunities for growth while preparing to transition into practice.