Community Health NUR 4010
“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” (Gellar, 2017).
New York City College of Technology. (2017). NUR 4010: Community Health [course syllabus]. Brooklyn, New York: Prof. Michelle Gellar, RN, MSN, MPH.
Case Management: Role Process NUR 4030
“This course focuses on innovative, integrated nursing case and care management models within the context of assessment, planning, implementation, collaboration, negotiation, and evaluation. The critical competencies and strategies in managing risk and legal liabilities, seeking and obtaining interdisciplinary support, coordination of services across placement settings, and client and caregiver education are discussed. An emphasis will be on the strategies effective in the management of care for diverse populations in urban settings. Students will discuss functions and issues in evolving role demands, opportunities, and responsibilities of the nurse case manager” (Kontzamanis & Thomas, 2017)
New York City College of Technology. (2017). NUR 4030: Case Management: Role Process [course syllabus]. Brookyln, New York: Emma Kontzamanis, PhD, RN & Carol Thomas MSN-ED MSA-HR RN.
Comprehensive Client Care for Urban Health Issues: NUR 4110
“This course builds upon the students’ knowledge of nursing, biological and social sciences, and information technology for assuming nursing roles in health care of culturally diverse clients in urban settings. The curriculum will include global health issues as they relate to such areas as disease transmission, health policy, the adequacy of services provided, and strategies to enhance access of care. The economics and political implications for care in urban settings are discussed. Students will examine political forces and proactive nursing responses that forward health promotion and prevention interventions in urban settings” (Falk, 2017).
New York City College of Technology. (2017). NUR 4110: Comprehensive Client Care for Urban Health Issues [course syllabus]. Brooklyn, NY: Kathleen Falk, DNS, FNP, RN.
Pro Nursing Practice NUR 4130
“A variety of professional, historical, theoretical, ethical, and health related issues relevant to contemporary nursing are discussed. Students will use a variety of professional tools such as in-class forums to debate relevant health care issues, the resume, a portfolio, and template for a project proposal for enhancement of professional development” (Pearlman, 2017).
New York City College of Technology. (2017). NUR 4130: Professional Nursing Practice [course syllabus]. Brooklyn, NY: Irene R. Pearlman, MSN, MA, PMHCNS-BC, RN
