NURS 4616 - Nursing in the Community

Institution:

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Subject:

Description:

A clinical nursing course designed to provide students with learning opportunities related to providing nursing care to groups of clients or populations in a community setting. Populations considered in this course may include maternal-infant, pre-school and school-age children, working adults, the elderly, the indigent, the homeless, and home care clients. Concepts/processes emphasized are family, community, aggregates, epidemiology, communicable diseases, rehabilitation, and health promotion. Emphasis is placed on nursing roles in dealing with chronic health conditions and aging. Also considered are research fi ndings pertinent to the care of these groups of clients. Students are provided with learning experiences to develop nursing roles and skills based on professional standards and values that are appropriate to meeting health needs of clients/families/communities. Prerequisites: NURS 2310, 3312, 3610, 3611, 3612, 3614, 3313, 4312, 4610, and 4614. Concurrent enrollment in NURS 4313 and 4618 is usual. Lab fee.

Credits:

3.00 - 9.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umhb.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 727-8642

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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