NURS-FPX 4035 focuses on developing Capella RN-BSN competencies related to patient safety, quality improvement, and systems-based nursing practice. The course prepares registered nurses to analyze factors that contribute to patient safety risks and to evaluate strategies that support high-quality, safe care across healthcare settings. Students examine evidence-based quality improvement models and organizational processes that influence patient, system, and population outcomes.

Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, clinical judgment, and interprofessional collaboration to identify gaps in care and propose sustainable safety interventions. Learners apply ethical and professional standards while assessing the impact of policies, workflows, and leadership decisions on patient safety. The course also reinforces the use of data and evidence to support continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Overall, NURS-FPX 4035 equips RN-to-BSN students with the knowledge and skills needed to promote a culture of safety and quality, directly aligning with Capella’s RN-BSN program outcomes.