NUR 4000 - Community Health Nursing

Institution:

Metropolitan State University of Denver

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Description:

6 (4 + 4) Prerequisite: NUR 3100, NUR 3650, and NUR 3750 This course provides the tools for critical analysis of the principles of health promotion and disease prevention for families and communities. Cultural diversity, ethics, legal and political responsibility of the nurse in leadership roles of advocate, change agent, collaborator, resource person and teacher are emphasized. The student applies knowledge of public health science, and nursing theories to make assessments of the client/community. The student applies theories and models from the fields of education, nursing, and public health to community nursing, including vulnerable populations and violence and family health risks in 90 hours of clinical practice within a community setting.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.msudenver.edu/

Phone Number:

(303) 556-3058

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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