NURS 748: Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist: Organization/System Sphere of Influence
Prerequisite: NURS 710, NURS 712, NURS 713, NURS 716 and concurrent with NURS 749; or permission of faculty
Credit Hours: (3)
Explores the influence of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) on organizations and
systems by articulating the value of nursing care at the decision-making level.
Detailed Description of Content of the Course
Explores the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) influence on organizations and systems
by articulating the value of nursing in areas of risk reduction, safety, and other
concepts related to quality of care based upon standards of practice and other advanced
nursing practice guidelines. Emphasis is on the CNS as an advocate and leader in
professional nursing, professional organizations and interdisciplinary groups.
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
Learning activities in this class may include but are not limited to: lecture, faculty/student
directed discussions and conferences, documented discussion of theoretical concepts,
issues related to organizations and systems, class participation, reading assignments,
computer exercises, case studies and other written work. Because the course is online,
audio or video presentations/lectures, discussion boards, chat rooms and other instructional
technology strategies may be used.
Goals and Objectives of this Course
At the conclusion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Identify risks, to patient safety, autonomy, and quality of care.
2. Differentiate between outcomes that require care process modification at the individual
or system level.
3. Provide leadership on the local, regional and or national level.
4. Integrate theoretical concepts relating to care of the adult and older adult that
have impact on a systems level
5. Incorporate appropriate CNS Standards of Care into Advanced Practice Registered
Nurse (APRN) guidelines utilized by facilities.
6. Analyze multiple negotiation strategies to manage conflict.
7. Identify coaching and mentoring skills for future leadership roles.
Assessment Measures
May include but are not limited to: class participation, presentations, computer
exercises, papers and other written work, quizzes, and tests.
Other Course Information
None
Review and Approval
Approved: April 2010