NURS 6222 Practicum for CNS Practice I: Advanced Concepts for CNS Independent Practice
The major emphasis of this course is the introduction to advanced concepts supporting independent clinical practice in the role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS). During this course, students gain competencies designed to support all domains of the CNS role and those needed to support the Military Health System (MHS) Quadruple Aim to effectively manage quality care; analyze healthcare systems/processes to optimize patient outcomes; and guide change in support of high reliability organizations undergirded by evidence-based practice to achieve consistent excellence across the organization. Students will complete clinical rotations that are developed to support clinical practice, education, consultation, research/evidence-based practice and administrative roles of the CNS with a focus on improved outcomes and risk reduction strategies for the adult and geriatric patient populations. Additionally, students will be part of interprofessional teams within the healthcare organization applying concepts of interprofessional patient-centered, collaborative practices. Evidenced-based practice and technology interfaces (e.g., AHLTA, Essentris, CHCS II, CIS, EMR, Censitrac) are used to support direct care management and clinical decision making. Seminars augment the learning and are geared to advance the skills necessary to function in increasingly complex healthcare settings to optimize health system performance; improve patient safety, quality and outcomes; enhance the delivery of evidence-based care; and improve the business side of healthcare focused on efficiency and productivity.