This course is the study of the factors contributing to the health of individuals from culturally diverse background and the role of the nurse in assessing and meeting the needs of the individuals. The major focus of this course is the role of the professional nurse in promoting family health. This course provides clinical practicum where the students have the opportunity of intervene with families in their usual environment. Emphasis will be place in the cultural beliefs and practices of the family regarding health. This course focuses on a current health care issue.
Topics vary from semester to semester and are offered on a rotation basis.
Different topics may be repeated for credit. This course presents the basic principles and procedures, including lung expansion therapy, postural drainage and percussion, artificial airways, manual resuscitation devices and suctioning. The theory and history of clinical simulation examinations. Topics include the construction types, scoring, and mechanics of taking the exam along with practice in taking both written and computerized simulations, basic concepts of computer usage. This is a capstone course for the Advanced Level certificate.