In this age of managed care, the nurse case managers have become invaluable to society in their efforts to lead clients and families through illness or injury, while providing client advocacy, helping to keep down health care costs, and ensuring that quality of care is provided along the health care continuum. Introduction to Nursing Case Management, which analyzes the nursing case manager role within an organization. Nursing Case Management Systems, which explores case management systems and client outcomes. Practicum I, which offers the students a hands-on opportunity to interact in the case manager role within selected agencies with guidance from the instructors.
Enrollment is limited and courses begin during each fall semester.
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