NUR 1404 - Community Health Nursing

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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

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Description:

This course provides learning experiences focused on the role of the nurse in community health nursing. Community health nursing encompasses nursing practice in public health, voluntary, and private home health agencies, as well as population-focused care in the community. Through the use of critical thinking and decision making, independence in clinical practice will be encouraged. Students will have the opportunity to explore areas of epidemiology; health promotion within groups; family, group, and community assessment; and factors influencing the delivery of and access to community health services. The healthcare needs of selected at-risk populations will be examined. Prerequisites: NUR 1403, 1451, PHIL 0214

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pitt.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 624-4141

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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