NURS 330A - Nursing Outreach: Providing Healthcare to Underserved Populations

Institution:

Eastern University

Subject:

Nursing

Description:

This course will focus on understanding the needs of a population experiencing health care disparity, and the social, political, and economic factors influencing the delivery of health care, and participating in the delivery of health care in this setting. National and international, public, private, and faith-based organizations are examined. This course will support student learning during travel to the area to provide nursing care to communities, families, and individuals. The course is aimed at preparing the student to use their developing nursing knowledge and skills in this setting, as well as identifying factors in the location that promote or limit the health of the population. Following the travel, opportunities provided to reflect on the sustainability of the current health care efforts, and the impact of the experience on their personal lives and nursing careers.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.eastern.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 341-5800

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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