NURR 221 Leadership, Informatics, & Capstone
Prepares students for entry into professional nursing practice through the application of leadership theories, clinical judgment, and informatics in real-world settings. Emphasizes ethical decision-making, delegation, prioritization, and collaboration within interprofessional teams. Students engage in NCLEX preparation, reflective practice, time management, and strategies to support resilience and well-being. Focus is placed on developing professional identity, accountability, and a commitment to lifelong learning as students transition from the academic environment to clinical practice.
NURR 221Leadership, Informatics, & Capstone
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I. General Information
Department
Nursing Academic
II. Course Specification
Course Type
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Credit Hours Narrative
5 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
15
Semester Contact Hours Lab
30
Semester Contact Hours Clinical
135
Prerequisite Narrative
ENGL 102, HUMA GE1, NURR 218, NURR 219, and NURR 220
Corequisite Narrative
WELL GE, HUMA GE2, and NURR 222
III. Catalog Course Description
Prepares students for entry into professional nursing practice through the application of leadership theories, clinical judgment, and informatics in real-world settings. Emphasizes ethical decision-making, delegation, prioritization, and collaboration within interprofessional teams. Students engage in NCLEX preparation, reflective practice, time management, and strategies to support resilience and well-being. Focus is placed on developing professional identity, accountability, and a commitment to lifelong learning as students transition from the academic environment to clinical practice.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Apply leadership and management principles to coordinate safe, ethical, and patient-centered nursing care.
- Demonstrate effective delegation, prioritization, and supervision within the scope of practice for a new graduate nurse.
- Utilize health information technology and informatics to support clinical decision-making and quality improvement.
- Reflect on personal values, communication style, and resilience strategies to support professional growth and well-being.
- Analyze ethical dilemmas and legal responsibilities encountered in the transition to professional nursing practice.
- Develop a personalized plan for NCLEX preparation, career readiness, and lifelong learning in the nursing profession.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies