NUR 230+ - Client Care Management

4 credits

Roles of the nurse within the healthcare delivery system are integrated with emphasis on the role of provider-of-care, manager-of-care, and member of the profession in relation to the application of nursing leadership and management principles to meet the healthcare needs of individuals, families, groups, and communities. Building on prior nursing courses, theoretical knowledge from the humanities, physical, biological, and behavioral sciences and nursing research are integrated. Critical thinking, caring, communication, and management skills and professional behaviors culminate in the development of an individualized practice of nursing. This course provides a variety of clinical settings that support the practice of management and leadership skills in implementing the nursing process. [SPRING] Course Fee. One and one-half hours lecture per week for 15 weeks with an average of 15 clinical hours per week for seven and one-half weeks.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 210+, SOC 161, COM 101. Prereq/Corequisite:
G.Ed. Arts and Humanities Elective. Corequisite: NUR 220+.