University of Portland Bulletin 2025-2026

NRS 406 Professional Practice: Chronic Illness Management

Students will manage care for diverse patients with chronic illnesses across the lifespan. Emphasis is on care transitions, care coordination, case management, prioritization, and delegation of care, as well as chronic illness management. Students will work with community partners to identify and utilize community assets to meet population needs. This course includes approx. 180 hours of on-campus and/or off-campus clinical experiences.

Prerequisite

Successful completion of all previous required 300-level Population Health and Wellness, Acute Illness Management, and Pathophysiology and Pharmacology courses

Corequisite

Corresponding Chronic Illness Management courses
  • Up one level
  • 400