NU 401 - Community Health

Institution:

CUNY New York City College of Technology

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Description:

2.5 cl hr, 5 lab hrs, 5 cr This course builds upon the student's knowledge of nursing and provides the requisites for practice as a community health nurse. The focus is on health promotion, prevention and maintenance, which is the core of community-based care. Selected concepts, such as evidence-based care that contribute to the foundation of community-based nursing will be discussed. The course will examine historical perspectives, the value of community health, the nurse's present day professional expectations and accompanying changes in responsibilities, accountability for practice and ethical and transcultural considerations. The curriculum will focus on specific contemporary community health issues, including homelessness, communicable diseases, mental health and preparedness for bioterrorism. Prerequisites: NUR 3010/NU 301, BIO 3524/BY 524

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Institution Website:

www.citytech.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 260-5500

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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