NURS 556 - Clinical Nurse Leader Patient Management in the Acute Care Setting

Units: 3

Advanced study of the management of patients in a variety of acute care settings. The CNL designs, coordinates, integrates and evaluates care of clients and their families at the unit level. Includes a focus on application of evidence-based practice, collection and evaluation of outcomes, assessment of population risk, interdisciplinary collaboration, client advocacy, client and staff education, direct provision of complex care and application of cost-effective care principles in acute care of clients. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program. Enrollment Requirement(s): NURS 557 must be taken concurrently.