NUR 48300 - Community And Public Health Nursing

Prerequisite(s): NUR 39000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND NUR 38800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND NUR 39400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

Credit Hours: 4.00. Concepts of community and public health nursing are introduced. Community health nursing roles related to evidence based practice, leadership, collaboration, quality improvement and political activism are explored. Critical thinking skills are applied in the assessment of vulnerable populations existing within various communities. The reciprocal influence of the environment on the patient, family and community relative to human needs is emphasized. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.

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