This course will focus on Quality Improvement (QI) concepts, processes, outcome measure to enable the baccalaureate nurse to assist and initiate basic quality and safety investigations, assist in development of quality improve action plans , assist in monitoring the result within the clinical Microsystems. The student will explore principle of patent safety, QI, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) models, Quality Assurance (QA) vs. QI; and QI process techniques including benchmarks, basic statistic, root cause analyses, and Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FEA).
General Studies, NUR 404; or Permission of the RN to BSN program
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
Specified on the course schedule/outline
| Letter Grade | Range | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| A | 90-100 | Excellent |
| B | 80-89 | Above Average |
| C | 70-79 | Average |
| D | 60-69 | Below Average |
| F | 0-59 | Failing |
| W | — | Withdrawal during weeks 1 - 7 |
| WF | — | Withdrawal failing after week 7 |
| NF | — | Failing – Not actively engaged |
For more details about the Grading System, please see the current catalog.
Students must be actively engaged in the course. For a definition of active engagement, please see the current catalog.
Cheating and plagiarism are serious offenses against the University’s academic integrity and are consequently strictly prohibited. All students must familiarize themselves with the University policy on Academic Integrity.
Penalties for cheating and plagiarism are described in the University policy on Academic Integrity in the catalog. They include failure of the assignment, failure for the course, or dismissal from the University. For the complete Cheating/Plagiarism policy, please see the current catalog.
Students who have disabilities that may impact their performance in this course should follow the process described under the heading Accommodations for the Disabled in the current catalog.
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