Living and Working in a Rural Community

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course enables students to gain an understanding and appreciation of the unique challenges facing nurses who live and work in rural communities. Confidentiality, anonymity, cultural safety, inter-professional relationships, population health, and maintaining competence are addressed. Students gain greater knowledge and sensitivity in the provision of ethical and effective health care for First Nations populations. Prerequisite(s): NURS 330-4, or Rural Nursing Certificate Program, or permission of the Chair Preclusion(s): NRSG 422-8, NURS 422-(6, 8)