AHN 526 - Adult Geron CNS Practicum II

Institution:

University of South Alabama

Subject:

Adult Health Nursing

Description:

The purpose of this precepted capstone course is to provide students an immersion experience in the CNS role with adult and geriatric populations in a selected area of nursing practice. The focus of the course is to develop the CNS's ability to assimilate and apply evidence based information in the design, implementation and evaluation of nursing care activities, nursing practice standards and norms, and influencing organizations to support the delivery of nursing care and achievement of optimal health outcomes for a specified population. The emphasis of course is on the nurses and nursing practice sphere and the organization/system sphere. The student should participate in activities that include the development of evidenced based policies, guidelines, or protocols; guiding the education of other nursing personnel to improve patient outcomes; and implementing practices that improve quality and promote cost-effective outcomes.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Web Based

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.southalabama.edu

Phone Number:

(251) 460-6101

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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