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This course builds upon the student’s knowledge of nursing and provides the requisites required for practice as a community health nurse. The focus is on health promotion, disease prevention and maintenance of health, which is the core of community-based care. Selected concepts such as evidence-based care that contribute to the foundation of community-based nursing will be discussed. The course will examine historical perspectives, the value of community health, the nurse’s present day professional expectations and accompanying changes in responsibilities, accountability for practice and ethical and transcultural considerations. The curriculum will focus on specific contemporary community health issues including communicable diseases, mental health and preparedness for bioterrorism.

This course builds upon the student’s knowledge of nursing and provides the requisites required for practice as a community health nurse. The focus is on health promotion, disease prevention and maintenance of health, which is the core of community-based care. Selected concepts such as evidence-based care that contribute to the foundation of community-based nursing will be discussed. The course will examine historical perspectives, the value of community health, the nurse’s present day professional expectations and accompanying changes in responsibilities, accountability for practice and ethical and transcultural considerations. The curriculum will focus on specific contemporary community health issues including communicable diseases, mental health and preparedness for bioterrorism.

Students will acquire reading, writing and listening skills necessary to conduct a comprehensive health history. Health Assessment skills and techniques to perform a basic physical exam are developed for generalist nursing practice. Students critically analyze interview data and assessment findings that relate to the specific needs of individuals/families concerning age and culture. The normal parameters of health findings are used to compare and contrast the findings. Discussion will include health screening across the life span, and associated health promotion practices as recommended by Healthy People 2020.

Students will acquire reading, writing and listening skills necessary to conduct a comprehensive health history. Health Assessment skills and techniques to perform a basic physical exam are developed for generalist nursing practice. Students critically analyze interview data and assessment findings that relate to the specific needs of individuals/families concerning age and culture. The normal parameters of health findings are used to compare and contrast the findings. Discussion will include health screening across the life span, and associated health promotion practices as recommended by Healthy People 2020.