I. Course Title: RN Interprofessional Clinical and Capstone
II. Course Number: NURS 409
III. Credit Hours: 3 credits (2 credit hour didactic and 1 credit hour clinical)
IV. Prerequisites: None
V. Course Description: This course is the culmination of the RN-BSN coursework at
Radford University/Radford University Carilion with reflection of student professional
and academic growth through a final project and professional portfolio. The student
will build on content from previous courses on nursing theory, research, and leadership
to identify an area of personal interest for practice or research, define a project,
see the project through to completion, and write a scholarly paper describing the
conclusions from the project. The students will also build a comprehensive portfolio
based on professional and academic experiences and future goals.
Note(s): Applied Learning designated course.
VI. Detailed Description of Content of the Course:
Topic Outline:
- Interprofessionalism
- Career and professional development
- Theory-driven research and practice
- Nursing research and project processes
- Review of scholarly literature
- Scholarly writing
- Research dissemination
- Goal development
- Professional and academic progression
- Professional portfolio preparation
- Quality Improvement
VII. Goals and Objectives of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Describe and identify, research and practice issues that impact Nursing and the nursing
role. (E- III, IV, IX; PO- 3, 4, 9)
- Successfully complete a final project demonstrating knowledge of current literature
and theory, based on interprofessional experiences. (E- III, VI, VIII, IX; PO- 3,
6, 8, 9)
- Contextualize present and past academic and professional experiences as a guide for
future growth and goal attainment. (E- I, VIII, IX; PO- 1, 8, 9)
- Prepare a comprehensive portfolio that reflects academic and professional growth/goals,
including the completion of all program outcomes. (E- I, IX; PO- 1, 9)
- Demonstrate a commitment to professionalism, professional values, and lifelong learning.
(E- I, VIII, IX; PO- 1, 8, 9)
- Incorporate strategies to improve and promote individual, family, and population health
in a variety of healthcare settings. (E- III, VII, VIII; PO- 3, 7, 8)
- Demonstrate skills in leadership, quality improvement, and health population through
knowledge integration and informatics. (E- I, VI, VII, IX; PO- 1, 4, 7, 9)
- Demonstrate knowledge of factors contributing to patient safety and promoting a culture
of safety.
Other Course Information: None
Review and Approval
March 01, 2021