NURS 4740 Capstone Nursing Project

Year
Year 4
Semester
First Semester
Credit
3
Program Description

Independent research or quality improvement project addressing a current healthcare challenge.

Course overview

NURS 4740 Capstone Nursing Project is the final academic undertaking for students in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (collaborative) program. You will conduct independent research or a quality improvement initiative that addresses a real-world healthcare challenge. This course builds directly on your previous training in evidence-based practice and quality improvement methodologies.

Who takes this course

Credits: 3 · Hours: 60

Prerequisites

Learning outcomes

  • Design and execute an independent nursing research or quality improvement project.
  • Apply evidence-based practice principles to a current healthcare challenge.
  • Analyse data and interpret findings to support clinical recommendations.
  • Communicate project results effectively to professional and community stakeholders.

Evaluation

Component Weight (%)
Project proposal and literature review 20
Mid-term progress report 15
Final project report 40
Oral presentation and defence 25