Course Description

UNRS 436

Fundamentals of Case Management (3)

Theory, 2 units; Practicum, 1 unit

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)