Undergraduate College Catalog

NRSG 425 Community Health Nursing

The course provides experience in utilizing all prerequisite courses and nursing knowledge as it applies to the health of families, populations groups, communities and the geriatric client. Conceptualizing a holistic view of the family/community includes an analysis and interpretation of bio-psycho-social-spiritual factors including culture, community resources, and epidemiology in relation to health. A synthesis of all steps of the nursing process is applied in working with clients in the community. Clinical experiences are gained from involvement with various community agencies. The student gains experience in assuming the role of the nurse in collaborating with health team members in the delivery of primary care. 

Credits

6

Corequisites

NRSG 424; NRSG 497

Offered

Fall