Community Health Nursing

NURS 440

This course studies community and public health nursing. Emphasis is on health promotion and maintenance of individuals, families, communities, and populations through application of the nursing process. Historical development and nursing theories of community health, epidemiology, health care policy, specific aggregate groups and health problems, vulnerable populations, and community health care settings will be discussed. Diverse roles of the community and public health nurse are examined. Clinical practicum experiences will occur in community health care settings. This course is required for the B.S. in Nursing. Only students progressing in the Nursing major may register for this course.

NURS440 is a 3 credit course.

Explore Nursing Courses at BLC

NURS 301	Fundamentals of Professional Nursing
NURS 310	Assessment and Skills for Nursing
NURS 320	Pharmacology for Nursing
NURS 331	Pathophysiology for Nursing
NURS 340	Gerontological Nursing
NURS 350	Evidence-Based Nursing
NURS 360	Adult Nursing
NURS 370	Transcultural Nursing
NURS 400	Issues and Trends in AdvancedMed-Surg Nursing
NURS 410	Childbearing Family Nursing
NURS 420	Child and Adolescent Nursing
NURS 430	Mental Health Nursing
NURS 440	Community Health Nursing
NURS 450	Leadership and Management in Nursing
NURS 460	Transition into Professional Nursing
NURS 499	Nursing Internship

More information on NURS440

Please contact the registrar or your Bethany academic advisor with questions about this course or how it might fit into your academic plan. Note that not all courses are offered every semester. Course information as it is printed in the official Academic Catalog takes precedence over this listing.