NUR 4310 - Community Based Nursing

This course focuses on nursing roles and interventions for vulnerable populations emphasizing primary, secondary and tertiary levels of prevention. Students will examine determinants of health, apply theories of health behavior change, and evaluate outcomes of care for a vulnerable population. Health policies and health economics and their effects on the delivery of health services will be discussed from a local to global perspective. Nursing practice takes place in a variety of community settings. This course satisfies WMU Essential Studies Level 3: Connections – Local and National Perspectives Category.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: NUR 4200 and NUR 4210. Co-requisite: NUR 4320.

Credits: 6 hours

Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Nursing.