Community Health Nursing

This course covers the roles and functions of the community health nurse practicing in a variety of community settings. Topics include health promotion, health behavioural change, illness prevention, program management, environmental health, community assessment, community development, and public policy. Topics are linked to the Canadian Community Health Nursing Standards of Practice, Determininants of Health, Ottawa Charter, epidemiological applications, and evidence-based practice. PREREQ: NURS 2276. (lec 2, tut 2, exp 24) cr 3. This course is resticted to students enrolled in the Post RN program.