NURS - 4130 Public Health Practicum (3)

Provides for the application of concepts, principles, processes and theoretical models as presented in NURS-402 to the clinical practice setting. Clinical experiences focus on expanding knowledge and skills to develop attitudes and values required to influence the direction of healthcare to individuals, families, populations and communities in an ever changing society. The first phase of the nursing process, assessment is used to identify diverse population characteristics, resource distribution and environmental, political, ethical and legal aspects affecting quality of life. Equivalent to NURS-403. Prerequisites: take NURS-3099, NURS-3150, NURS-3160, NURS-3300. Corequisite course: NURS-4120.