NURS 433 - Nursing Care - Population Health and Mental Health: Theory

(4 units)

Philosophical and conceptual tenets of the science, values and practice of population health and mental health nursing.

Prerequisite(s): NURS 343; NURS 346; NURS 353. Corequisite(s): NURS 434; NURS 439.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 4
Offered: Every Fall and Summer

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate critical thinking in relation to health promotion, risk reduction, and disease prevention in specialized populations.
2. apply the nursing process for illness and disease management of specialized population in a comprehensive and holistic manner.
3. identify preventive actions and educational needs within specialized populations regarding environmental risks and exposures, and facilitate behavioral changes.
4. analyze the effect of human diversity and global health influences on the health of specialized populations.
5. describe ethical issues and dilemmas in health care access and delivery for specialized populations.
6. access online sources to generate assessment and intervention data for specialized populations.
7. employ knowledge of one’s own role and those of other professions to appropriately assess and address the health care needs of patients and to promote and advance the health of populations.

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