SCHOOL OF NURSING RN-BSN PROGRAM
Course Name: Professional Nursing Practice: Health Promotion In The Community
Course Number NURS 3200
Semester Hours 5 (3 Lecture, 2 hours 40 min/wk; 2 Clinical, 5 hours 20 min/wk)
Course Meeting Days/Times/Locations: Lecture: ALL SECTIONS: Friday 9:30-12:15 PM S-122 Clinical: A1: Wed. 8:00-1:20 PM S 126
A2: Wed. 8:00-1:20 PM S 126
A3: Wed. 8:00-1:20 PM S 122
A4: Wed. 2:00-7:20PM S 126
A5: Wed. 8:00-1:20 PM S 122
Course Description: Continued study of nursing models and application of relevant theories to guide nursing practice as it pertains to health promotion and risk reduction. Using the family as the essential unit of care across all environments within the community, critical thinking and clinical decision-making processes will facilitate the design, management, and provision of care to modify risk factors. It promotes engagement of healthy lifestyles among individuals and families within the community. Specific clinical activities are related to prevention and reduction of health disparities across the life span through the conduct of community assessment and the development and implementation of culturally appropriate nursing strategies reflecting professional values and behaviors. …show more content…
Describe the current focus of state, national and global health objectives.
B. Define health promotion and population-focused nursing