NUR 438 - Community Health Nursing

Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2.50 Lab Hours: 3.75
The concepts of humankind, society, environment, health, and nursing are integrated throughout the course. Humankind is viewed as a community consisting of individuals, families, and groups. The impact of society on the community as viewed through culture is explored. The extent to which environment affects the health of the community is explored. Theories of communication, teaching/learning, change, and group process are discussed in relationship to society’s influence on the community. Health promotion and maintenance of all age groups and cultures are emphasized. Epidemiological concepts applied to communicable diseases are emphasized. The role of the community health nurse is explored from the perspective of the Christian viewpoint.
Prerequisite(s) NUR 313