NUR 3770 - Nursing Care Coordination of Acute and Chronic Disease Management

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): NUR 3120

Description: This theory course builds on the student’s previous knowledge of physiological and psychosocial components of illness. Magnet/Pathway’s to Excellence concepts of Structural Empowerment and Exemplary Professional Practice and QSEN Competencies of Patient-Centered Care, Teamwork and Collaboration, and Evidence-Based Practice are integrated in the course to help clarify the role of the Care Coordinator of a baccalaureate-prepared nurse. Updates on genomics and genetics, pain management, the stress response, immune disorders, mental and behavioral health disorders, rehabilitative, and palliative, and end-of-life care are addressed. Nursing care coordination of acute and chronic disease concepts including pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical assessment components are integrated with patient-centered, evidence-based disease management, and inter-professional collaboration to determine and provide safe, high quality, and cost-effective care.