Prerequisite(s): For BSN Students - Admission to the School of Nursing; successful completion of STAT 109 and NURS 240 and NURS 340, and departmental approval; For RN students - Admission to the RN to BSN program and departmental approval. This course examines the impact of transprofessional communication and collaboration on person centered care, population health, and health system outcomes. Principles of teamwork and the nurse’s role across healthcare settings are explored. Topics include team formation, leadership, decision making, conflict management, policy development, and the role of the team in improving quality and safety.