NURS 4498 - Nursing Capstone

Credit Hours: 3.00

This experiential learning course engages students in application, synthesis and evaluation of knowledge and skills obtained in their academic studies. The course also provides the opportunity to begin transition from student to graduate nurse. Professional growth and contribution to the nursing profession is emphasized. Students complete a 135 hr clinical practicum with a Registered Nurse preceptor and develop an evidence-based project related to their clinical experience.

Prerequisite: Specialty course blocks related to the specialty chosen. For example, if the capstone is in behavioral health nursing, the Psychiatric/Behavioral Health block must have been completed.