NUR 460 - Public Health Nursing

Credits: 5
Credit Configuration: 3+2, 5 Cr.

Focuses on the roles of the public health nurse in providing care at all levels of prevention to individuals, families, and aggregates at home and in other community settings. Emphasis is placed on the synthesis of knowledge in nursing, public health, humanities, and sciences as students apply the nursing process to promote and preserve the health of a community and its members. Students will have the opportunity to explore the role of the public health nurse as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team.

Prerequisite(s): Cumulative GPA of 2.500 and Nursing and Interprofessional Education GPA of 2.500 required. Prerequisites: C or better in NUR 325, NUR 341, NUR 351, NUR 354, NUR 356, NUR 425, and NUR 458 (or NUR 275).