Grounded in the caring sciences, this course guides the student in developing an authentic presence while providing evidence-based, culturally sensitive nursing care to individuals, families, and populations within the community. The role of advocacy with a commitment to promote wellness, healing and the safety of vulnerable populations will be examined. Students will explore environmental health, epidemiology, health care systems, policy development, economics, and emergency/disaster preparedness. The integration of nursing and public health concepts guide the practice of population-focused care. Students critically analyze the health status of a community for development of a capstone experience delivered in collaboration with community partners. (Formerly NURS 432) Pre-requisite(s) Full-Time Track: NURS 299, NURS 314, NURS 330, NURS 366, NURS 337, NURS 301, NURS 321, NURS 315, NURS 344, NURS 308, NURS 351, NURS 341, NURS 421, NURS 384, NURS 328, NURS 444, NURS 404, NURS 451, NURS 428. Co-requisite(s) Full-Time Track: NURS 484, and NURS 461. Pre-requisite(s) Part-Time Track: NURS 299, NURS 314, NURS 330, NURS 366, NURS 337, NURS 301, NURS 321, NURS 315, NURS 344, NURS 308, NURS 351, NURS 341, NURS 421, NURS 384, NURS 328, NURS 444, NURS 404, NURS 451, NURS 428. Co-requisite(s) Part-Time Track: NURS 461.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical Hours: 3+0+9