Nu 360 - Nursing Care of Families,Groups,and Communities

Institution:

Southern Vermont College

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Description:

6 credits This course will provide opportunities for students to obtain the knowledge, skills, values and experience necessary to provide nursing care to families, groups, aggregates and communities. This course examines theoretical and clinical aspects of community health nursing practice including viewing families, groups, aggregates and communities as the client. Through inquiry, dialogue and reflective practice students will learn to care for a variety of populations and learn to employ processes and interventions typically used in community settings. In addition, students will analyze current issues in community health. The clinical component of this course is an opportunity for students to explore various facets of community health nursing practice and apply the nursing process in community settings. The clinical component includes 90 hours in a community setting which is arranged by a collaboration between the student and faculty. 4 credit hours of classroom (offered in a low-residency format) and 2 credit hours of clinical (90 hours of clinical per semester). Prerequisite: Nu250

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6.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.svc.edu

Phone Number:

(802) 447-6324

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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