NRN 404 : Quality and Patient Safety for RNs

The purpose of this course is to provide the student with the cognitive and affective skills needed to effectively contribute to quality and safety initiatives within patient care setting(s). The focus of the course is on the professional nurse's role in creating a culture of safety, while applying quality improvement theory and models to nursing practice. The course emphasizes competencies needed to collaboratively practice within inter-professional teams to ensure patient safety and promote quality improvement.