Community Health Nursing for the Practicing RN

Catalog description

Examination of theoretical foundations of community nursing. Explores prevalent community health issues and emphasizes the crucial role of the nurse in delivering comprehensive care to individuals, families, and aggregates within the community setting. Examination of principles in preventive care and health promotion with a focus on empowering individuals and communities to achieve optimal health outcomes. Critical thinking abilities, cultural competence, and understanding of the social determinants of health that influence community, and global wellbeing. Key concepts include an in-depth analysis of culturally diverse populations and their unique health needs, exploration of global health issues and their impact on local communities, an introduction to epidemiology and its relevance in community health assessment, intervention, and planning, an overview of health policy and its implications for healthcare delivery in community settings, and an exploration of available community resources for promoting health and wellbeing. Community-based independent clinical practice experiences allow students to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings and develop essential clinical skills. A minimum of 20 independent clinical practice hours are required. Fall Only.