Roles and functions of nursing faculty, the teaching-learning process, and directing student learning in the clinical laboratory are discussed. Evaluation of student progress and performance is included. Contractual arrangements for practicum are individually negotiated with practicum setting. Principles and methods of epidemiological investigation are included. Roles and functions of advanced nursing practice are explored.
Experiences are individualized to meet the needs and interests of the student.
Course is designed to expand the learner's understanding, analysis, and evaluation of various cultural concepts related to individual, family, and community health. The impact of healthcare sectors, beliefs, rituals, client-professional interactions, biological adaptations, and geographic stressors is examined. This survey course provides an in-depth analysis of the economic, social, political, and ethical forces that are affecting the American healthcare industry in this decade. The course content includes review of public and private healthcare delivery and reimbursement systems, special issues of the healthcare market, quality control, sources and expenditures of private and government funds, staffing resource utilization and recruitment, and private and government insurance programs. The course also strives to look at futuristic healthcare economics issues.