2013 Summer I

• NURS 593-186 CAPSTONE I: PROPOSAL
  Focused on the development and refinement of a scholarly study of a clinical case, a topic or an issue relevant to the student’s master’s degree track. The Capstone Proposal reflects the culminating synthesis of knowledge from graduate courses as an independent project under the direction of a project chair and committee. Requires that the student demonstrate critical thinking, a proficiency in oral and written communication, and use of appropriate information technology. May not receive credit for NURS 593 and NURS 591. Prerequisites: Year 2 or 3 of M.S. program, MATH 502, NURS 542, NURS 544, and permission of the instructor.

• NURS 594-186 CAPSTONE II: IMPLEMENTATION
  Focuses on the implementation of the previously approved Capstone Proposal (NURS 593) and reflects a culminating synthesis of knowledge from graduate courses as an independent project under the direction of a project chair and committee. Critical thinking excellent oral and written communication, and skillful use of information technology are required. May not receive credit for NURS 594 and NURS 591. Prerequisites: Year 2 or 3 of M.S. program, permission of the instructor, successful completion of NURS 593.

2013 Summer II

• NURS 593-186 CAPSTONE I: PROPOSAL
  Focused on the development and refinement of a scholarly study of a clinical case, a topic or an issue relevant to the student’s master’s degree track. The Capstone Proposal reflects the culminating synthesis of knowledge from graduate courses as an independent project under the direction of a project chair and committee. Requires that the student demonstrate critical thinking, a proficiency in oral and written communication, and use of appropriate information technology. May not receive credit for NURS 593 and NURS 591. Prerequisites: Year 2 or 3 of M.S. program, MATH 502, NURS 542, NURS 544, and permission of the instructor.

2013 Fall

• NURS 593-186 CAPSTONE I: PROPOSAL
  Focused on the development and refinement of a scholarly study of a clinical case, a topic or an issue relevant to the student’s master’s degree track. The Capstone Proposal reflects the culminating synthesis of knowledge from graduate courses as an independent project under the direction of a project chair and committee. Requires that the student demonstrate critical thinking, a proficiency in oral and written communication, and use of appropriate information technology. May not receive credit for NURS 593 and NURS 591. Prerequisites: Year 2 or 3 of M.S. program, MATH 502, NURS 542, NURS 544, and permission of the instructor.

• NURS 594-186 CAPSTONE II: IMPLEMENTATION
  Focuses on the implementation of the previously approved Capstone Proposal (NURS 593) and reflects a culminating synthesis of knowledge from graduate courses as an independent project under the direction of a project chair and committee. Critical thinking excellent oral and written communication, and skillful use of information technology are required. May not receive credit for NURS 594 and NURS 591. Prerequisites: Year 2 or 3 of M.S. program, permission of the instructor, successful completion of NURS 593.

• NURS 595-186 CAPSTONE III: DISSEMINATION
  Focuses on the dissemination of the previously approved Capstone Proposal and Implementation (NURS 593, 594) and reflects a culminating synthesis of knowledge from graduate courses as an independent project under the direction of a Capstone Committee chair and committee. Critical thinking excellent oral and written communication, and skillful use of information technology are required. May not receive credit for NURS 595 and NURS 591. Prerequisites: Year 3 of M.S. program, permission of the instructor, successful completion of NURS 594.

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Article(s)

Webster, D., Seldomridge, L. & Rockelli, L. 
(2012). 
Making it Real Using Standardized Patients to Bring Case Studies to Life. 
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing & Mental Health Services, 
50(5), 
36-41. 
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Rockelli, L. 
(2011). 
Why empathy matters: The science & psychology of better judgment. 
Nursing Philosophy, 
12(1), 
76-77. 
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Presentations

Rockelli, L. & Webster, D. (2011). 
Psychiatric Nursing Research Using Standardized Patients to Teach Communication Skills.
 Presented at Association of Standardized Patient Educators, Nashville, TN.
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Rockelli, L., Webster, D., & Seldomridge, L. (2011). Lights, Camera, Action: Standardized Patients & Psychiatric Nursing Students. Presented at Nurse Educators Conference in the Rockies, Breckenridge, CO.
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Webster, D., Rockelli, L. & Seldomridge, L. (2011). Using Standardized Patients to Teach Communication Skills. Presented at Association for Standardized Patient Educators (ASPE), Nashville, TN.
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Dissertation(s)

Rockelli, L. (2008). Coping in Post-MI Patients & Spouses/Companions at Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death., University of Maryland, Baltimore.
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Poster Presentations

Webster, D. & Rockelli, L. (2011). An Innovative Approach to Teaching Communication & Assessment Skills: Using Standardized Patients to Portray Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Presented at Association of Standardized Patient Educators (ASPE), Nashville, TN.
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Webster, D., Rockelli, L., & Seldomridge, L. (2011). Take One: Lessons Learned from the Implementation of a Standardized Patient Experience for Psychiatric Nursing Students. Presented at Association for Standardized Patient Educators (ASPE), Nashville, TN.
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