Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum II

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Students apply advanced knowledge of theory and evidence based practice to manage the care for youngest to oldest adult patients across the wellness/illness continuum. Students continue to advance their skills related to holistic assessment, health promotion, and illness/disease management to effectively transition patients into and out of the acute care setting. In addition to direct patient management, students focus on developing professional role competencies related to nursing personnel and the healthcare organization. Students provide consultation to and collaborate with nurses and other healthcare providers within the organization. They also initiate the change process within the organization and identify and articulate ethical/legal concerns at the patient, nurse, organization, and community levels. Finally, students use systematic assessment and evaluation methodologies to identify problems and evaluate outcomes among youngest to oldest adult patients across the wellness/illness continuum. Typically offered Spring. Prerequisite(s): NUR 60100 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B Course Learning Outcomes 1. Gather relevant data and identify problems of the youngest to oldest adult patient and associated etiologies amenable to clinical nurse specialist care. 2. Design and implement nursing interventions for the youngest to oldest adult patient in both wellness and acute care contexts that reflect a synthesis of practical, theoretical and empirical evidence. 3. Examine approaches to consultation and collaboration as they relate to solving problems and optimizing health outcomes among the youngest to oldest adult patient. 4. Implement evidence-based teaching and coaching strategies to meet identified learning needs of youngest to oldest adult patients, families and/or the staff who care for them. 5. Begin the process of leading a practice change within the healthcare system that is focused on.maximizing care outcomes related to the youngest to oldest adult patient population. 6. Examine the role of patient preferences in mutual goal setting and shared decision making within the context of the care of the youngest to oldest adult patient and family and the system of care (nurse and organization). 7. Evaluate nursing care delivered by self and others using tools that provide sound data. View Class Schedule