Senior Nursing Capstone

Focuses on the student's transition as a baccalaureate generalist graduate. Emphasis is on clinical/critical rea-soning to address simple to complex situations across the lifespan and health-illness continuum from a holistic approach. Provides experiential learning under the direction of nurse preceptors and nursing faculty in a variety of practice settings. The student engages in inquiry that is evidence-based and applies research principles in the clinical setting. Informatics and technology are integrated throughout the course. Synthesis of knowledge from prior nursing courses and general education studies is required for successful completion. Three credit hours theory, four credit hours clinical. Must be taken trimester of anticipated graduation. Prerequisite: NSG 415.