Community Health Nursing

8 credits · Undergraduate

This course provides the opportunity for students to increase their understanding of the theories, roles and practices required for community health nursing in evolving primary health care systems in northern and rural settings. Emphasis is placed on a population- and community-focused approach to nursing care, including the promotion of health and prevention of disease and disability. An extended clinical practicum emphasizes the nurse as a partner within the community. Students contribute to services and programs by integrating theory, evidence and practice. Prerequisite(s): NURS 418-7, or all of: NRSG 410-7, NRSG 411-7, NRSG 412-7, and NRSG 415-7, or permission of the Chair Preclusion(s): NRSG 420-8, NURS 440-(3, 5, 8)