CIN508 Community Health: Nursing Practice Theory and Contemporary Problems

This course consists of both classroom and practicum components. It offers nursing theory and experiences which are designed to assist the student in identifying the leading contemporary community health problems and evidence-based interventions. The focus of the practicum is on the role of the nurse in community settings and allows for nursing practice at all levels in the provision of holistic care. The student also observes in a variety of health agencies in order to acquire an understanding of the different functions and services offered in community agencies in the public, private and voluntary sectors. Prerequisite(s): None 3 semester hours