Nursing Care in the Community

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Grounded in the caring sciences, this course guides the student in developing an authentic presence while providing evidence-based, culturally sensitive nursing care to individuals, families, and populations within the community. The role of advocacy with a commitment to promote wellness, healing and the safety of vulnerable populations will be examined. Students will explore environmental health, epidemiology, health care systems, policy development, economics, and emergency/disaster preparedness. The integration of nursing and public health concepts guide the practice of population-focused care. Students critically analyze the health status of a community for development of a capstone experience delivered in collaboration with community partners. (Formerly NURS 432 ) Full-Time Pre-requisite(s): NURS 404 , NURS 428 , NURS 444 , NURS 451 ; Co-requisite(s): NURS 461 , NURS 484 . Part-Time Pre-requisite(s): NURS 428 , NURS 444 . Co-requisite(s) Part-Time Track: NURS 461 .