NURS 327 - Community Engagement II

Units: 1
Seminar focused on delivering culturally inclusive, community-based health care and on disparities in chronic care and health care outcomes. Includes both in-class sessions and field experiences in community health facilities and facilities serving older adults. Note: The Diversity Overlay requirement is satisfied upon completion of the four-course series, NURS 317, NURS 327, NURS 417 and NURS 427.

Prerequisites: B.S. Nursing major and NURS 317.
Co-requisites: NURS 320, NURS 322 and NURS 323.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Use concepts of community engagement and culturally inclusive, community based healthcare outcomes in their field experiences.
Implement strategies to prevent chronic illness and promote health in the community
Discuss issues contributing to disparities in healthcare outcomes and chronic illness for older adults in the community.
Evaluate community field experiences using reflection
Participate in community assessments with an emphasis on chronic illness management, resources, services, and barriers.