Transitions to Professional Practice

Graduate / Professional

Advanced practice nursing occurs in contexts that inevitably influence practice. This course provides students an integrative experience in transitioning to the profession, career planning, and applying health policy, organizational, regulatory, safety, quality, and ethical concepts to care. The course provides the opportunity for students to explore the theoretical and practical considerations underlying the roles of advanced practice nurses (leader, educator, researcher, advocate, clinician, and consultant). The course is organized into the following content areas explored utilizing a case-based approach: regulation and scope of practice; leadership and organizational dynamics; health care access, coverage, and finance; clinical ethics; and safety and quality. This course is required in the fall of the final year for all Master’s degree candidates in the clinical specialties. Two hours per week. 2 Course cr per term W 3:30pm-5:20pm