PNUR 245 - Introduction to Concepts of Community Health for Practical Nursing

Institution:

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

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Description:

Explores new aspects of community health in relation to practical nursing. The course is designed to develop the concepts of accountability, advocacy, and caring, clinical decision-making, collaboration, culture, diversity, ethics, and evidence-based practice. In addition, family, health care systems, wellness and professional behaviors are addressed. The concept of safety and illness prevention are discussed. The development of therapeutic communication and client teaching skills are emphasized. Students learn to integrate cultural sensitivity and caring behaviors by assisting clients to identify and meet their health care needs. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Practical Nursing certificate. Prerequisite: BIOL 221 with a grade of C or higher; Students are to follow a cohort and take courses that follow a sequence designed by the Department of Nursing.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

BIOL 221

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.hacc.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 780-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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