This is an introductory course for senior-level
students covering the principles of case management,
roles and responsibilities of the case manager, case
management tools, plans and methods, issues (including
legal ones), and how case management improves patient
and hospital outcomes. It is designed to give an
overview of what case management is and how a nurse can
utilize these tools and skills to advance clinical
practice. It is an elective course. Prerequisites:
PSYC 350 and UNRS 425 (or corequisite)