NSG 410 - Community Health Nursing

Institution:

Midway University

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Description:

This senior level course provides a theoretical and clinical component. The focus is on public health issues and concerns. Discussion is framed around nursing care of aggregates of the population. Health care needs are approached from the public health focus and are addressed in the community setting. Students examine principles of epidemiology, the characteristics of the community, and available health services though preparation of an extensive community assessment. Health promotion, illness prevention and maintenance and restoration to optimal levels are stressed as goals for interventions with emphasis on adaptive responses. This course builds on knowledge gained in acute and chronic health care settings. Assignments include community assessment, recourse utilization, and planning within the current health care delivery system. Clinical experience take place in a variety of community settings and focus on care of the family or other aggregates within the immediate community and within the global community.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.midway.edu

Phone Number:

(859) 846-4421

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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