NURS 4498 - Nursing Capstone

Institution:

Pennsylvania Western University

Subject:

Nursing

Description:

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.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

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.

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.pennwest.edu/

Phone Number:

(724) 938-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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