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Undergraduate Course Details
Number NUR 415A
Title Art and Science of Nursing IX: Public Health (Fall and Spring)
Credits 4.5
Distribution W
Prerequisites NUR409, NUR412A, NUR413A
Co-requisites NUR411, NUR414A

Description

This seven-week course explores theoretical concepts of public health nursing. Martha Rogers' principles provide the framework to analyze the relationships between individual, community and environment as they impact the promotion and maintenance of optimum health. Clinical practicum includes managing and providing holistic nursing care to families through home care agencies as well as engaging in health education/promotion within a variety of settings. Four lecture hours and 15 hours of clinical practice per week for one quarter.