NURS 4383 - Community Health Nursing

Institution:

MidAmerica Nazarene University

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Description:

A study of evidence-based nursing care of populations. Special emphasis is given to the delivery of relationship-centered care within a holistic framework as it applies to health promotion, maintenance, and restoration of complex systems and aggregates in the community, state, nation, and world. Included are concepts of epidemiology, health promotion (primary, secondary, and tertiary levels), disease prevention, health policy, healthcare delivery systems, and the Healthy People Initiatives. Selected environmental components affecting community health to be explored include historical, political, economic, social, and cultural influences. The role of the healthcare provider in advocating for healthy communities is presented. A community assessment and program proposal are required. Level III. Fall. NURSING 191

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mnu.edu

Phone Number:

(913) 782-3750

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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