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
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (collaborative) students in their final term.
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 |