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2003-2004 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2003-2004 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

NUR 442 - Mental Health and Community Nursing Care Management Concepts I


Introduces the student to the concepts and principles of mental health and community health nursing. The student is introduced to the role of the community health nurse and the community as a client. Students will use the functional health patterns framework for nursing diagnoses of individuals, families and communities. Current issues influencing the health of communities are examined. The clinical focus includes health promotion, disease prevention, health maintenance and restoration. A variety of clinical experiences are offered in community based settings. Students will have the opportunity to do a community assessment. Lec 2, Clin 2.

Prerequisites & Notes
NUR 308 and NUR 404. Senior standing in the School of Nursing and permission.

Credits: 2-5