NSG7220 Evidence Based Transition Practicum

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. Student must possess less than 460 post-BSN clinical hours.
Corequisite(s): None
This clinical course explores the nature of evidence in practice as it relates to the discipline of nursing. This course will emphasize critical appraisal of nursing research as evidence, knowledge development activities in practice and activities aimed at improving the reliability of healthcare practice and outcomes in the clinical setting. This course awards 1 credit hour per 30 clinical hours completed and can be taken up to three (3) times for a total of not more than 16 credit hours. Variable of up to 6 credit hours each time the course is taken based on the credit hours needed to complete the program. For more information please see the South University credit hour definition policy. A minimum of 30 clinical hours for ech enrolled credit is required. 1-6 credit hours