NUR 285/285C: RN Leadership and Capstone Clinical

Leadership roles within professional nursing practice and the issues and trends affecting the delivery of care are explored in this course. Delegation and management concepts are the key areas of focus. Quality of care management and legal implications in the provision of nursing care are explored. The student learns to appreciate differentiated nursing roles within healthcare delivery systems, develops learning goals, and identifies workplace tools for success. Special emphasis is placed on preparing for success as a graduate professional nurse.
The clinical component of this course focuses on transitioning the student nurse to the graduate role in nursing through integration of nursing principles and skills in a selected healthcare setting.