Prepares students in a generalist role for entry level practice in community health nursing. Health promotion strategies at each level of prevention are carried out in selected settings including public health, tribal health, primary care, school health, occupational health, correctional health, and hospice. Students' knowledge about and experience with groups and the community as a client will promote professional practice that is responsive to an ever changing global environment. Students who are interested in an independent study will indicate their interest during the academic advising conference. The Nursing electives offered each academic year will vary.
Information related to electives is available from academic advisors.
Techniques are explored to aid the dying in preserving their identity and assist survivors with redefining relationships. Theoretical content examines personal feelings toward dying, as well as coping strategies for the care giver. Biopsychosocial aspects of dying are expanded and related legal, ethical, spiritual, cultural, and economic issues are investigated. Nursing's awareness of the spiritual dimensions of holistic nursing care will be emphasized. Knowledge from previous nursing courses and the sciences assist the student to use critical thinking in application of the nursing process to clients having cardiac dysrhythmais.