NURS-FPX 4005 supports the Capella RN-BSN competencies by developing leadership capabilities essential for professional nursing practice. The course emphasizes leadership and management theories that enable registered nurses to influence individuals, teams, and healthcare organizations effectively. Students strengthen competencies in interprofessional collaboration, communication, and systems-based practice to improve quality, safety, and patient outcomes.

Learners apply evidence-based practice and quality improvement principles to analyze organizational processes, identify gaps in care, and propose sustainable solutions that enhance efficiency and reduce costs. The course also reinforces ethical and professional standards, preparing nurses to lead change responsibly within diverse healthcare environments.

By integrating leadership strategies with organizational analysis, the course prepares RN-to-BSN students to function as change agents who contribute to improved healthcare delivery, organizational performance, and population health outcomes, directly aligning with Capella’s RN-BSN program outcomes.