NUR 456/457 Community Health Concepts and Issues for Registered Nurses

The community is considered a major determinant of health states in individuals and groups. Students explore community structure and interrelationships among community participants as they influence the health care delivery system. The epidemiological analysis of selected health problems in the community is the focus of learning. A clinical experience in home health care is required of all students. Upon satisfactory completion of the home care experience, students are encouraged to design an individualized community-based care experience. The student utilizes the nursing process to promote health in a small community. 2 class periods. 3 clinical experience hours. Prerequisite: CHM 122/123, BIO 220/221, BIO 222/223, BIO 230/231, PSY 100, SOC 100, NUR 201, NUR 202, NUR 320, NUR 321, NUR 332, and successful challenge of exams if necessary Corequisite: NUR 457

3 credit hours