NURS 4450 - Community and Global Health I

(3 CR, 3T + 0L)

This first of a 2-part course provides an overview of contemporary community health nursing practice. The influence of culture on healthcare beliefs and practices is emphasized. Self-care is linked to population health. Health problems of selected populations within New Mexico are examined. Public Health Nursing Competencies are linked with the Theory of Integral Nursing to form the basis for student’s learning experiences. Pre- or

Corequisite(s): NURS 4400 and NURS 4401, and strongly suggest NURS 4410.