NUR 4200 - Nursing:A Global Community Outlook

Institution:

Aurora University

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Description:

5 semester hours This course incorporates concepts from nursing and applies them to public health functions in the community. The focus shifts from individual health to community health. The dynamic influence of social justice, political agendas, and culture on the collective values of prevention of illness or disease, health protection and promotion, and quality and accessibility of health service are emphasized. Current and culture challenges to global health are explored. (Fall) Clinical: The clinical component for this course will apply nursing concepts and public health practices to selected populations to facilitate the promotion, maintenance and restoration of optimal health across the life cycle. Prerequisites: All NUR3000-level courses. Concurrent with NUR4050 and NUR4300. NUR4300 Medical Surgical Nursing I: Collaborative Practice in Health and Illness 7 semester hours Thismedical surgical course builds on the conceptual foundation learned in principles of nursing practice, physical assessment, pharmacology, and behavioral health nursing across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on the acute care setting, and application of the nursing process in prevention, promotion, maintenance and restoration of health and illness through collaborative practice. Integral to the course are expanding concepts of health and illness including: health teaching, home care management and health care resources challenges transitioning from acute care to the home or rehabilitation settings. (Fall) Clinical: The clinical practicum focus is on intermediate clinical decision-making skills within a collaborative practice setting using critical thinking skills to integrate multidimensional aspects of therapeutic responsiveness in meeting the health and illness needs of clients. Prerequisites: All NUR3000-level courses. Concurrent with NUR4050 and NUR4200.

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5.00

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Institution Website:

www.aurora.edu

Phone Number:

(630) 892-6431

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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