NU 425 Nursing Capstone

Explores issues and trends in nursing and health care. Students analyze current evidence for discussion of issues that are related to the provision of quality health care. The course also provides the students in the last semester of the bachelor's degree program with an opportunity to develop personal and professional strategies to make the transition from student to graduate nurse. A primary emphasis in this course is placed on personal growth and preparation for assuming the role of the professional nurse. Must be taken in the final semester of the B.S.N. program. Prerequisites: all required 300-level NU courses. Corequisite: NU 490. (3)