NURS 4000 - Concepts of Community Health and Transcultural Nursing Care

Institution:

Macon State College has merged with Middle Georgia State University

Subject:

Nursing

Description:

This course explores the role of the nurse in providing health care to clients in a variety of culturally diverse communities. Students will learn methods for assessing community health needs, techniques used to restore and maintain the health care of diverse populations, and strategies for promoting wellness. Cultural and ethnic factors impacting health care beliefs and practices will be explored. Students will be challenged to use introspection and conscious examination of their own belief and value systems to increase their sensitivity, respect, and caring for others. Clinical experiences will expose students to a variety of community health environments providing opportunities to practice health promotion behaviors in the delivery of health care to diverse populations. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture and six hours laboratory per week.

Credits:

5.00

Credit Hours:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 08/30/2008 

Institution Website:

www.mga.edu

Phone Number:

(478) 471-2700

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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