Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog
problem solving , evidence-based practice and a commitment to lifelong learning will be provided . This course provides an integrative , theoretical and clinical experience . Requisites : Main : NUR-413 NUR-422 NUR-431 - Must be completed prior to taking this course . NUR-4001 - Must be taken at the same time as this course . Weekend : NUR-422 , NUR-431 - Must be completed prior to taking this course . NUR-4001 - Must be taken at the same time as this course . ABSN : NUR-319 , NUR-413 - Must be completed prior to taking this course . NUR-4001 - Must be taken at the same time as this course .
NUR-422 Health & Illness in the Community ( 5 or 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 . Critical thinking is utilized in assessing the community . Clinical settings include : home care , hospice , extended care facilities and population focused settings . Main : NUR-319 - Must be completed prior to taking this course . Weekend : NUR-319 , NUR-413 - Must be completed prior to taking this course . NUR-431 - Must be 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-209 - Must be completed prior to taking this course . Weekend : NUR-316 or NUR-317 - Must be completed prior to taking this course . NUR-319 , NUR-417 - 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 - Must be completed prior to taking this course . Weekend : NUR-319 , NUR-413 - Must be completed prior to taking this course . NUR-422 - Must be taken at the same time as this course . ABSN : NUR-319 - Must be completed prior to taking this course .
NUR-459 Patient Education in Healthcare ( 3 )
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