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.
Offered
Fall
Student Learning Outcomes
- Analyze the concept of community as the client.
- Evaluate the impact of political, legal, historical, social, cultural, and economic factors that influence the delivery of quality health care.
- Demonstrate nursing care that utilizes primary prevention incorporating the teaching-learning process.
- Understand various roles of the nurse working in individuals, families, and communities in public health.
- Analyze the unique problems/needs of various cultures/vulnerable populations, and the geriatric population.
- Understand the importance of epidemiological concepts as a foundation of community health practice.
- Demonstrate clinical judgement to integrate evidence-based strategies in community-based care in a variety of settings.
- Perform a thorough community assessment based on an understanding of its components and utilization of appropriate community resources.