NUFP 786 Clinical Capstone and Practicum for FNP Students
Students in this synthesis course will focus on clinical competence in primary care settings by building on knowledge and skills gained in previous courses. Through clinical practice, students will build confidence as they begin the transition from the role of registered nurse to advanced practice nurse. Classroom activities and case studies will enable students to explore the salient nurse practitioner practice issues involved in the delivery of safe, competent, quality and cost-effective care of patients in a dynamic healthcare system. Clinical experiences in primary care settings will provide students with the continued opportunity to develop, implement, and evaluate management plans for patients with complex health conditions. The application of knowledge in the management of patients and collaboration among the advanced practice nurse and the patient, family, and interprofessional healthcare team are emphasized. In addition, this course serves as a culminating experience in the program. Students develop a scholarly written project proposal (Capstone) that addresses a significant gap in clinical practice. The project proposal (Capstone) will be disseminated by students via a professional oral project presentation. The purpose of the Capstone project is to demonstrate synthesis and application of all MSN/FNP program outcomes and integrate NONPF competencies in a systematic and scholarly written Capstone project, development of a poster Power Point presentation, a follow-up oral poster presentation of the Capstone project, and finalization of the NP portfolio.
6 credit hours; 3 didactic, 3 clinical - 180 hour direct clinical time