NURS419 Nursing Process in the Community
Utilizing the Neuman Systems Model, students focus on the study of intra-, inter-, and extra-personal factors and stressors affecting the health of population groups and communities. Concepts of epidemiology are explored, as well as problems related to the delivery and distribution of health care services. Ethical, legal, socio-political, and economic perspectives of public health measures and the current health care delivery structure are analyzed. Emphasis is placed on the role of the nursing profession in meeting the needs of specific population groups and in developing more effective health care delivery systems. Working in small groups students will select a target population and design a community health project. Integrated learning assignment required in all accelerated format courses. Lecture: 2 1/2 hours per week; clinical laboratory component includes a variety of settings and independent clinical work: 3 hours. Prerequisites: NURS 311, NURS 315. Pre or corequisite: NURS 313.
Prerequisite
NURS311, NURS313, NURS315
Corequisite
NURS419L