NURS 415 - Healthcare Quality and Safety

This course explores the role of the nurse in relation to quality and safety of nursing care. Models and concepts related to quality improvement and safety will be identified. Concepts from QSEN (Quality and Safety Education of Nurses), Plan, Do, Study, Act (PDSA) cycle, and Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) will be included. Course concepts provide the foundation for learner examination and evaluation of strategies used to create and sustain safe healthcare systems and care delivery based on evidence and best practices.

As of Fall 2018, this course replaces NURS 409, Older Adults.
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Online RN-BSN Completion Program