Week 1 Discussion: Preparing for Professional Transitions Discussion Topic In the 21st century, nurse executives face many challenges, including navigating the interdisciplinary healthcare environment, addressing the nursing shortage, adopting ever-evolving technology, and using complex business and financial models. To best address these challenges, nurse executives need to develop a range of competencies—from communication and relationship…

Course Overview NURS 6600 is a 5-credit capstone course (3 didactic credits + 2 practicum credits). It serves as the culminating experience in the MSN Nurse Executive track. Students translate knowledge from the entire MSN program into real-world practice through professional activities and a culminating practicum project. The emphasis is on applying organizational/systems leadership, management…

Course Description NURS 6600: Leadership, Management, and Contemporary Issues (5 credits: 3 didactic + 2 practicum) This capstone course synthesizes the MSN curriculum by integrating advanced concepts in nursing leadership, organizational management, and contemporary healthcare issues. Students apply theoretical frameworks, evidence-based practices, and systems-thinking strategies to real-world practicum settings. Emphasis is placed on developing nurse…

Week 11 is the final week of the course. It serves as a synthesis and completion week with a focus on final practicum documentation, reflections, and course wrap-up (often paired with PRAC 6531). Main Graded Assignment: Final Practicum Experience Journal Entry (also called “Practicum Experience – Final Journal Entry,” “Reflections on My Practicum Experience,” or…

Week 10 is near the end of the course and focuses on synthesis of neurologic conditions, stroke prevention, and overall practicum reflection. The main assignment in most sections (especially when the course is paired with PRAC 6531) is the Journal Entry (also called Practicum Experience Journal Entry, Insights from Clinical Experiences, or Reflections on My…

Week 10 Topic: Evaluation and Management of Neurologic Disorders (or Stroke Prevention / Neurologic Conditions) Discussion: Evaluation and Management of Neurologic Disorders (Common titles include “Week 10 Discussion: Stroke Prevention Media” or “Evaluation and Management of Neurologic Disorders”) To Prepare Review the Learning Resources for this week on the evaluation and management of neurologic conditions…

Week 9 Topic: Evaluation and Management of Musculoskeletal Conditions Discussion: Evaluation and Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders (or Diagnosing and Managing Musculoskeletal Conditions) To Prepare Review the Learning Resources for this week on the evaluation and management of musculoskeletal conditions (e.g., osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, back pain, gout, sprains/strains, fractures, and other common presentations in adults and…

Week 9 Topic: Evaluation and Management of Musculoskeletal Conditions Main Graded Assignment: i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Musculoskeletal Conditions (or Episodic Visit: Musculoskeletal Focused Note / Focused SOAP Note in some sections) Due: By Day 7 of Week 9 Point Value: Typically 100 points (part of Application Assignments / i-Human or SOAP note category)…

Week 8 Topic: Evaluation and Management of Hematologic Conditions (or Endocrine and Hematologic Conditions, part of Module 3). Main Graded Activity: Week 8 Knowledge Check Due: By Day 7 of Week 8 Format: Timed online quiz (typically 20 questions) Point Value: Usually 100 points (part of Knowledge Checks / Board Vitals category) Standard Instructions (from…

Week 7 Topic: Evaluation and Management of Renal and Genitourinary (GU) Disorders (or Genitourinary Conditions) Discussion: Evaluation and Management of Genitourinary Disorders (or Renal and Genitourinary Conditions) To Prepare Review the Learning Resources for this week on the evaluation and management of renal and genitourinary conditions. Review the complex case studies or scenarios presented in…