30-596 Healthcare Systems Leadership Capstone Project

This capstone course is a field experience with a scholarly project that synthesizes and applies the essential knowledge for a Master of Science in Nursing.  The course provides students with an opportunity to design, implement, and evaluate a collaborative change project in a healthcare organization guided by a preceptor in that setting and Lewis University faculty.  The scholarly project demonstrates the Lewis University MSN program objectives of (1) Exercise leadership in the design and implementation of systems changes using theoretical frameworks, analytical skills, and informatics to enhance quality and safety in the healthcare environment, (2) Develop collaborative approaches within a transdisciplanary environment to improve health care outcomes, (3) Synthesize knowledge to design health promotion and prevention strategies in collaboration with individuals and populations to promote culturally congruent health outcomes across the lifespan, (4) Utilize ethical principles and awareness of health policy and advocacy processes to influence practice.  The project advances the mission of Lewis University by integrating thoughtfully organized service learning.

Credits

6

Prerequisite

All MSN Core, HSL Specialty Core, and HSL Specialty Track courses must be successfully completed prior to this course.