Nursing process applied to family across the life span. Clinical practice includes a change project proposal in the community and the option of an international placement. Political, economic and social trends affecting nursing and the health care system are analyzed. Issues in professional practice and education are explored. The relevance of nursing research findings for the provision of patient care is discussed.
Students develop a research paper through an interactive process with faculty and peers.
The role of education as a strategy in health promotion. Nursing roles, financial considerations, utilization review, and continuous quality improvement as aspects of the longitudinal approach to service. The students' role as health care advocate is stressed. A study of similarities and differences in various cultural groups using a transcultural framework to analyze and develop a nursing perspective about individuals and families of varying cultural backgrounds. Concentration on commonly used drugs in both inpatient and outpatient settings.