2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog

NU 387 Populations & Global Health Nursing

This course is for RNs and focuses on global communities as consumers of health services. The different perspectives, sensitivities, and application of knowledge unique to nursing of populations, communities, and societies are identified. Effectiveness of nursing practice is explored in relation to the problems, priorities, attitudes, culture, and resources of aggregates, groups, the community, and global health needs.

Credits

5

Prerequisite

Acceptance to the RN-to-BSN Nursing Major, NU 305 Transition to Professional Practice, NU 315 The Human Journey of Nursing, NU 325 Health Assessment for RNs, NU 335 Information & Technology for Nursing Practice, NU 345 Evidence-Based Practice, and NU 355 Leadership in Contemporary Nursing Practice or acceptance to the RN-to-MSN Nursing Major, NU 325 Health Assessment for RNs, NU 376 Care Management: Individuals & Families, NU 401 Impact of History & Policy on Nursing & Healthcare, NU 430 Principles of Healthcare Research for Contemporary Nursing Practice, NU 431 Evidence-Based Practice for Quality Care, and NU 433 Theory & Professional Roles for Contemporary Nursing Practice.