NU 417 The Community as a Client

Credit, five hours.
Explores the role of the professional nurse within the community and public health care system. Concepts of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention are applied to a variety of community settings. The role of the nurse as a change agent is stressed in the promotion of healthy individuals, groups, and communities. Experiential learning includes clinical learning opportunities, practice experiences, and clinical activities. Practice proficiencies may be augmented by simulation and laboratory experiences.