The purpose of this course is to build upon initial nursing edu- cation to enhance professional development, prepare for a broader scope of practice, and provide deeper understanding of the cultural, political, economic, and social issues that affect clients and influence care delivery. Emphasis is on the con- cepts of culturally sensitive patient-centered care, evidence based practice, interprofessional teams, informatics, clinical reasoning, and health promotion across the lifespan in an ever changing and complex healthcare environment. are required.