As a note of interest, several students had more than one offer made to them. The students are able to openly discuss critical care concepts in small groups or with an individual faculty member. On June 1, the students begin full-time employment that lasts until school begins again in September. Each student receives a personalized, competency-based orientation to the critical care unit for a period of approximately six weeks. In September, when School of Nursing classes began, the students decreased their work schedules to 8 - 12 hours per week, which continues throughout the senior year.
Nursing research is unique because it aims to improve the quality of life of the total patient.
Many exciting research projects are underway at the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing in order to achieve this goal. Students at the School of Nursing have many opportunities to assist in the research being performed at Johns Hopkins. For more information, click here to view the academic catalog. Continuity of care, enhanced quality of life for patients and families, and reduced health care costs are the goals of Case Management. The role of the Nurse Case Manager evolved in response to the pressures exerted on provider organizations by managed care to control costs.