NURS 6313 - Adult Health Nursing IV

[4 Credits]

Adult Health Nursing IV is the fourth in a series of courses preparing the student for the role of an Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist. This course synthesizes all prior course work and provides an opportunity to showcase clinical expertise with a population of adult patients and the ability to improve practice and outcomes at the unit or system level. Emphasis is on the patient/client, nurses and nursing practice, and organizational/system spheres of influence. This course explores the research role of the adult health clinical nurse specialist in assisting the adult client and family along the continuum of chronic illness, home health, and long-term care. The course emphasizes theories, research and interventions related to a variety of topics relevant to care of the older adult with chronic illness. Ethical decision making is utilized as an evidence-based clinical project is implemented and evaluated. Technological advances and strategies for effective interventions are explored. Clinical experiences occur in acute care settings and/or community settings to provide clinical expertise in case management across the full continuum of care for the selected population of adult patients. [120 hours practicum] Prerequisite: NURS 6312