NURS 496 Senior Seminar in Nursing

This senior capstone course ensures that students engage in critical thinking about the philosophical and ethical assumptions of the Christian vocation of nursing. The focus of the course is on one's role as a member of a profession and how faith intersects with that role. A variety of current professional issues are examined with particular emphasis on preparing for the transition to professional practice, engaging in continued professional development, promoting excellence in nursing practice, complying with legal and ethical guidelines and principles, and influencing health care policy.