NURS 426 - Nursing and the Community

Credit(s): 3
3 hours lecture, 3 hours contact
Students will analyze the standards and principles of community/public health nursing focusing on the care of the individuals, families, aggregates, and population in the community. Epidemiologic, environmental, cultural, spiritual, sociopolitical, legal-ethical, public policy and professional aspects of community/public health nursing are discussed. Global health issues and advocacy for vulnerable population are examined. Genomics will be incorporated with an overview of current research. The multidimensional role of the nurse including the case manager, advocate, leader, and change-agent is explored within caring-healing framework and using an inter-professional model for delivery of health care. Informatics will be used in assessing population health, evidence-based practice, and research processes. Strategies for community-based interventions and community partnerships will be evaluated. Population-focused practice will be articulated through reflective learning, critical thinking, and ways of knowing.