COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING

Catalog description

This course introduces the theoretical basis for community-oriented nursing practice. It emphasizes the application of community/public health concepts applied to promoting and preserving the health of the community. Diverse populations across the lifespan and throughout the continuum of the healthcare environment will be examined. Community assessment, epidemiology, environment, political action, and case management frameworks are used to guide evidence-based nursing care delivery to individuals, families and populations in community settings. This course requires significant writing. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Online RN to BSN Level Nursing program; NURS 409W.