RNBS 4313. Care Coordination for the Registered Nurse

RNBS 4313–Care Coordination for the Registered Nurse

Course Description

This course will investigate models of care to improve the health of people with chronic illnesses. The focus will be on contributing factors, self-management, health systems, delivery systems design, clinical information systems, and quality improvement process.

Course Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Professionalism: Demonstrate professionalism and the role of the professional nurse in the decision-making process in the coordination of care for the chronically ill patient. Critique ethical and legal principles related to nursing practice.
2. Patient-Centered Care: Acknowledge patients with chronic conditions and their families as unique individuals with preferences, values and needs.

3. EBP: Justify the role of evidence-based practice in the coordination of care for chronically ill patients as a basis for nursing care.
4. Informatics & Technology: Utilize information and technology to coordinate quality care for chronically ill patients.
5. Quality Improvement: Explore quality improvement initiatives in the coordination of care for chronically ill patients to improve patient outcomes and the healthcare delivery system.
6. Teamwork and Collaboration: Examine the importance of teamwork, collaboration, and communication in shared decision-making toward quality patient care for a chronically ill patients.

7. Wellness and Prevention: Evaluate wellness and prevention initiatives to promote healthy outcomes in patients with chronic conditions.
8. Leadership: Demonstrate the roles of leadership and advocacy in caring for chronically ill patients.
9. Safety: Analyze the importance of promoting a quality and safe environment for chronically ill patients.
10. Strengths: Determine how Strengths (signature talent themes) influence the role of the student nurse and clinical decision-making in the care of patients with chronic illness.

Grading Policy and Criteria

Specific guidelines and grading criteria for all assignments are in the Modules. Final grades for the course will be

determined based upon the following point assignments:

A – 90-100

B – 80-89

C – 75-79

D – 60-74

F – Below 60

Final course grades less than 75 are not rounded up.  Students will have course grades calculated based on the weighted calculation of exams and other required course work. The weighted calculation must be 75% or above to pass the course.  (Please note: Since there are no exams in this course, your overall course grade must be at least 75%.)

Late policy: 5% will be deducted each day an assignment is past due unless prior arrangements have been made with your course faculty. Extenuating circumstances may apply.