NURS 4440 - RN-BSN Care of Community Populations

Credit(s): 4

This course builds on previous, concurrent, and prerequisite courses and introduces the student to concepts of health promotion and illness prevention in community populations. Students apply nursing theory, research, practice, and the nursing process to provide holistic care for communities of various developmental levels, spiritual, ethno-cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Emphasis is placed on collaboration with community members and interdisciplinary healthcare providers to promote awareness and needs of healthy communities. Students are encouraged to think critically about bioethical and health issues, distribution of healthcare resources, and to communicate effectively on professional, interpersonal, and intrapersonal levels.
Non-Course Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the RN-BSN Program Co-requisite Course(s): NURS 4040