Students will assess and compare their own abilities to what is demonstrated by practicing nurses. In this course the student will examine historical, legal, ethical, and economic factors which impact contemporary nursing practice. Students will explore ways nursing professionals can impact health care delivery and policy, and analyze selected issues relevant to contemporary nursing. Strategies to transition from the role of student to professional nurse will be emphasized. Students develop therapeutic nurse-client relationships with individuals and groups with a variety of acute and chronic problems.
Clinical practice takes place in hospital and community settings.
This course expands the scope of nursing care as it is provided to population groups and communities. Concepts from epidemiology, public health and nursing of aggregates are integrated into the nursing knowledge base. The influence of political, socio-economic, and environmental factors on the health of populations is examined. Students partner with other health team members to meet the health care needs of families and groups within the community. Clinical practice occurs in selected community agencies.