Module 3 - Clinical Outcome Management

The modules were created for those seeking to prepare for the CNL Certification Examination, practicing CNLs renewing certification through continuing education units (CEUs), and others seeking nursing continuing professional development opportunities.

Illness/Disease Management

Author: Mary E. Stachowiak, DNP, RN, CNL
Reviewer-Subject Matter Expert: Sherrie Lessans, PhD, RN, CNL

Learner Outcomes:

1) Create a tool kit of key resources to enrich understanding of the components of illness and disease management.
2) Apply the principles of disease management, population-health management, case management, and care coordination to the management of patient populations.
3) Identify and anticipate patient and population risk to adjust processes and practices to improve outcomes.
4) Articulate the impact of healthcare literacy, health equity, and determinants of health on patient and population outcomes.

Health Promotion & Disease Prevention

Author: Susan Swider, PhD, PHNA-BC, FAAN; Heide Cygan, DNP, RN, PHNA-BC; and Monique Reed, PhD, RN
Reviewer-Subject Matter Expert: J. Michael Leger, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, CNE, CNL

Learner Outcomes:

1) Demonstrate an understanding of the role of cultural and social factors in the development of health promotion/disease prevention interventions in individuals, families, and communities.
2) Describe the role of the CNL as a member of a team in the development and implementation of an assessment plan to address health promotion/disease prevention needs for a targeted population.
3) Identify and engage stakeholders (e.g., physicians, nurse practitioners) necessary for the development of effective interventions for health promotion and disease prevention.
4) Describe the role of the CNL as a member of the team in the planning of an evidence-based intervention to address health promotion/disease prevention needs for a targeted population.
5) Demonstrate an understanding of case management principles to coordinate care for individuals/families in a community setting.

Healthcare Policy

Author: Rachel Stevenson, MA
Reviewer-Subject Matter Expert: Sally Cohen, PhD, RN, FAAN

Learner Outcomes:

1) Outline components of the legislative and regulatory policy making processes.
2) Describe the role of legislation and policy in influencing healthcare delivery and outcomes.
3) Discuss the role CNLs and nurses play throughout the policymaking process.
4) Identify resources that facilitate policy awareness and engagement.
5) Explain the connection between policymaking and the power of advocacy.