NUR 225 - Humanistic Nursing Practice: Health Care in The Community

Institution:

Molloy University

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Description:

This course explores the principles of community/public health nursing practice and mental health nursing including the health care delivery system, epidemiology and the political system. Health promotion, risk reduction and disease prevention for populations and communities will be explored including concepts of environmental health, cultural, economic and ethical issues. The focus will be on primary, secondary and tertiary intervention. Some of the health problems/populations included are tuberculosis, homelessness, teenage pregnancy, bio-terrorism preparedness, substance abuse/addictive disorders and violence and chronic relapsing conditions. Community intervention strategies will explore utilizing partnerships with populations and communities. The student spends nine (9) hours 1 day/week in clinical settings and three (3) hours/week in class. There are a total of 117 clinical hours weekday clinicals only. Prerequisites: BIO 245, NUR 130, NUR 140, NUR 214, NUR 215 or LPN 204, LPN 206. Pre- or corequisites: NUR 216. (Offered Fall, Spring) Fee-$415.00. 6 credits

Credits:

6.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.molloy.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 678-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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