Concepts and strategies from public health, epidemiology, group and family theories are introduced, and the relationship between political, socioeconomi c and environmental factors and the health populations is explored. Clinical experiences take place in a variety of community settings. Expands the student s knowledge of current trends in the management of acute and chronic health states across the life span. Addresses the use of the nursing process and research findings from nursing and related disciplines to work with individuals, fami lies, and groups. Considers the legal, ethical and political implications of care.
Clinical experiences take place in a variety of settings.
This course is the first half of a year-long course sequence examining the issues related to professionalism in nursing, including education preparation, credentialing, levels of practice, and the place of theory. Also focuses on skill development in info rmatics and writing. Designed to assist the student to begin preparation of the validating portfolio which is used to document prior learning for the awarding of advanced standing credit. Required of all students in the R.N. to B.S.N. program. Students complete the process of portfolio development for documentation of prior learning for the awarding of advanced standing credit.