HSci 495AA Clinical Advances in Health Sciences  (Senior Project)

Student Learning Objectives

During this two semester unit course, students will:

• In consultation with faculty, identify a contemporary health care problem or issue based on literature and data.
• Document the need for specific nursing intervention (i.e., clinical, research, management, or education) to resolve the identified problem or issue.
• Analyze specific strategies for intervention based on a needs assessment and a thorough review of the literature.
• Design a specific plan based on needs assessment, literature review, and appropriate nursing systems.
• Begin synthesizing information gained through required courses, including use of Orem's framework.
• Begin critically evaluating the project design and outcomes using Orem's model.

• Implement the project design.
• Critically evaluate the project design and outcomes.
• Create a final report of the project, including critique of design and outcomes.

Policies

Academic Dishonesty

See BSN student handbook and CSUN catalog for definitions, descriptions, and penalties.  Students are reminded that cheating and unethical behavior shows disrespect for others and self.  Professional and ethical behavior is expected at all times in this course and violations will result in grade penalties.