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2017-2018 Undergraduate Bulletin [Archived Catalog]

NUR 41850 - Community/Public Health For The Registered Nurse

P:  NUR 37750.  Blends the profession of nursing with the science of public health. Nursing and other theories are applied in the community setting. Survey social and health trends which affect community health nursing practice. Emphasize preventive care across the life span using the nursing process in the community setting. Examine nursing of aggregates and epidemiology as a public health science. Home healthcare and case management as a component of community health nursing are examined. Assess environmental and other current community health issues; examine the community health nurse’s role in working with these issues. Assess the importance of cultural differences, norms, and values when planning care for diverse populations in the community. NUR 46150, a 45 hour practicum, will be taken in conjunction with either NUR 41850 or NUR 44250.

Preparation for Course
P:  NUR 37750.

Cr. 4.
Session Indicators
Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.