NUR 606

Capstone Practicum

This course provides students with the opportunity to synthesize and apply their understanding of population health concepts and theories and nursing frameworks with a population of their choice and along the continuum of care. In this culminating experience, students execute and evaluate nursing practice within the context of the practice setting(s) or among populations in communities. Within the practice situation, students enact leadership roles to expand, enhance and optimize positive outcomes for their population. The practicum will allow students to analyze patterns of health care delivery to populations, examine factors that influence decision making, appraise the impact of inter-professional collaboration on outcomes and their own efficacy as population a health nursing expert.

Units: 4.0