Course Name |
Long Title |
Min Credits |
Description |
Requisites |
NUR-422 |
Health & Illness in the Community |
6 |
This course 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 . |
Requisites : Main : NUR-319 - Must be completed prior to taking this course . N 413 , N 417 , N 431 must be taken prior to or at the same time as this course . Main Weekend : NUR-319 , NUR-423 , NUR-313 , NUR-460 , NUR- 417- Must be completed prior to |
Critical thinking is utilized in assessing the community . Clinical settings taking this course . NUR-413 - Must be |
include : home care , hospice , extended care facilities and population focused settings . |
taken at the same time as this course . ABSN : NUR-319 - Must be |
completed prior to taking this course . |
NUR-423 Global Health & Health Policy 2
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 .
Requisites : Main : NUR -208 , NUR - 209 , NUR -212 , NUR 219- Must be completed prior to taking this course . Main Weekend : NUR-316 or NUR-317 - Must be completed prior to taking this course . NUR-319 , NUR-313 - Must be taken at the same time as this course . ABSN : NUR-422 - Must be completed prior to taking this course .
NUR-431 Nursing Research 3
The focus of this course is the critical analysis of the process of research . Types of research , steps of the research process , variables , frameworks and measurements are discussed . Problems related to clinical practice are identified and emphasis is placed on the nurse ' s role in improving patient care outcomes by being able to read , use and participate in the research process .
Main : NUR-307 , NUR 316 , NUR 317 , NUR 324 - Must be completed prior to taking this course . N 413 must be taken at the same time as this course . ABSN : NUR-319 - Must be completed prior to taking this course .