Schedule
Mon, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (9/3/2008 - 12/17/2008) Location: *
Wed, 6:35 PM - 9:25 PM (9/3/2008 - 12/17/2008) Location: MAIN CASEY C225
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 20