Description
The nursing process is utilized to promote adaptation of multicultural populations consisting of individuals and groups of all ages. Cultural diversity is characterized by a unique ethnic background or an alternative lifestyle. Programs to meet the broader health care needs of the community are emphasized. Students will utilize the nursing process and apply community health principles while working with clients, families, aggregates and communities, while focusing on disease prevention, health promotion and health maintenance in a variety of community settings. Evidence-based practice will serve as a basis for making decisions for improving the quality of care. Open to nursing majors only. Pre-requisites: Semester I-VI of the nursing major.