Focus included summarizing professional literature, with emphasis on synthesis. Paper organization, grammar, and APA format. Examines process of writing for publication. Alternative leadership styles and strategies. The basic methodologies, concepts, and theories underlying the development of the discipline of nursing.
Emphasis is focused on the development of nursing knowledge.
Application of teaching strategies and evaluation techniques in classroom and clinical instruction. Capstone course for integration of concepts and theories related to advanced nursing practice. Content will include issues of role, advancement of nursing and health care, policy initiatives, and legislative mandates. 793 Directed Study in Nursing 1-3 crs. limited to graduate students in the MSN program Course may be repeated for 99.9 credits. Investigation of a small-scale problem under faculty direction.