Nursing leadership and management competencies and their relationship with high-quality clinical outcomes are explored. Leadership roles and responsibilities are analyzed for diverse patient populations within systems and across settings of care. Prerequisites: 326, 328, 336, 337, 360.

General concepts of nursing leadership are explored to improve patient outcomes and effectively manage resources. The professional nursing leadership roles and responsibilities in a rapidly changing, complex healthcare system are analyzed. Prerequisites: 323, 324, 365, 372, 382.

Concepts of transforming nursing leadership are introduced through an ethical perspective to influence collaboration in practice. The professional nursing leadership roles and responsibilities in a rapidly changing, complex healthcare system are analyzed. Prerequisite or concurrent: 340.

Care delivery models are explored in relation to care coordination and workforce dynamics. Characteristics of organizational systems are examined to develop an understanding of the complexity and uniqueness of an organization, including effective management of resources. Prerequisite: 340 and RN License. CCT Bachelor Completion.

The portfolio process recognizes the contribution of RN experiences through reflection to demonstrate learning with a final capstone project. Building on the concepts, skills, and values acquired through a liberal arts education, students have the opportunity to realize the impact on advancing professional development and lifelong learning. Prerequisites: 315 or MATH 130, 340, 353, 450, 451 or concurrent, 462. PWC Bachelor Completion.

Application and synthesis of safe, evidence-based practice emphasizing clinical expertise, patient expectations, and the best research evidence. Integration of leadership and professional values of the nurse as provider and coordinator of holistic care. Emphasis on the transition to practice as a professional nurse with a focus on evaluation of critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills when providing safe, evidence-based, quality nursing care. Prerequisites: 422, 432, 452, 465 or concurrent.

This course continues adult health nursing theory and clinical applications in a variety of higher acuity inpatient settings. Students learn to apply theory to the care of adults needing complex restorative and maintenance health interventions. Clinical decision making in critical scenarios is strengthened through weekly simulation sessions. Prerequisites: 323, 324, 365, 372, 382.

This didactic and clinical course provides a holistic relationship-based care approach to health promotion and health alterations for children, from birth throughout adolescence, and their families. Students will utilize the nursing process to provide equitable care to diverse families based on inclusivity for providing professional holistic care. Students will also utilize a clinical judgement framework to evaluate health outcomes for this specific population. Prerequisites: 231, 232, 242, 349, PSYC 220, WCII course.

This didactic course prepares students to analyze system disorders that occur and differentiate between the various states of health and illness. By relating quality measures and intended health outcomes to holistic evidence-based nursing interventions, students will develop clinical judgment skills that promote trust and establish the foundations for compassionate care. Social determinants of health will be identified and interpreted to alleviate inequity in health care. Prerequisites: 201, 222, 242, 349, BIOL 296, WCII course. Must take concurrent with NURS 337.

This clinical course advances the students nursing skills and provides experiences and opportunities to engage in actions that promote holistic person-centered care in a variety of healthcare settings utilizing clinical judgment skills. Emphasis will be on interpreting baseline health information, correlating health conditions with individual preferences, analyzing assessment findings, and planning evidence-based interventions to achieve intended health outcomes.