NUR-422C
Health & Illness in the Community
This clinical emphasizes the healthcare of culturally diverse individuals, families and aggregates in a variety of community settings. The concepts of community health nursing and the roles of the professional nurse in the community are critically analyzed. The impact of the health care delivery system on the nurse in the community is presented. Principles of public health nursing and epidemiology are integrated. The focus on health promotion, health protection, health maintenance and restoration are emphasized. Critical thinking is utilized in assessing the community. Clinical settings include: home care, hospice, extended care facilities and population focused settings.
NUR-423 |
Global Health & Health Policy |
This course examines globalization and its impact on the health of all populations. Emerging diseases, environmental safety and health risks are addressed. Health care policy and the socioeconomic, geopolitical, ethical and cultural variables that influence health are explored. Critical analysis of selected global and national problems is examined within the framework of professional nursing practice. The importance of cultural sensitivity and ethical judgment are emphasized. |
NUR-460
NUR-490
Research and Evidence-Based Practice
Community Health Nursing in Ireland
This course provides an introduction to principles of research and evidencedbased practice in professional nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on the role of evidence-based practice as the basis for clinical decision making. Learning activities provide the student with the opportunity to develop skills necessary to become a competent consumer of research and other sources of evidence, preparing them for the expectations of a new graduate in professional practice.
This course explores the healthcare of individuals, families and aggregates in a variety of community settings in Ireland. The concepts of community health nursing and the roles of the professional nurse in the community of Ireland are critically analyzed and compared to the US Public health System. The impact of the health care delivery system of Ireland is presented. Health promotion, health protection and disease prevention are examined. Critical thinking is emphasized in assessing the community of Ireland. A variety of community settings as observational experiences are utilized including home care, hospice, extended care facilities and population focused settings.
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